2013-2014 ut benefits handbook for employees

Insurance, Retirement & Wellness Programs for The University of Texas System

2013-2014 Benefits HandbookSEPTEMBER 1, 2013 - AUGUST 31, 2014

ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS

UT ARLINGTON

UT AUSTIN

UT BROWNSVILLE

UT DALLAS

UT EL PASO

UT PAN AMERICAN

UT PERMIAN BASIN

UT SAN ANTONIO

UT TYLER

HEALTH INSTITUTIONS

UT SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER

UT MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON

UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON

UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO

UT MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER

UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER

UT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

UT Benefits is a dynamic and flexible package of valuable

programs designed exclusively for UT faculty, staff, retirees and

eligible dependents.

MISSION

The Office of Employee Benefits (OEB) leads in designing,

implementing, and administering high quality, cost-effective

benefit programs for employees and retirees to support the

mission of The University of Texas System.

Through collaboration between OEB and each of the 15

institutions and UT System Administration, UT employees and

retirees have access to a robust benefits package. Learn more at

our website:

www.utsystem.edu/benefits

OFFICE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM

702 COLORADO STREET, SUITE 2.100

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701

UT BENEFITS HANDBOOK FOR EMPLOYEES

SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 - AUGUST 31, 2014

Your quality of life is very important to all of us at the UT System Office of Employee Benefits (OEB). That’s why we’re pleased to offer UT Benefits, a dynamic and flexible package of valu-able programs. Through UT Benefits, you and your family have access to comprehensive health insurance, financial protection through life and disability insurance, a variety of tax-deferred and post-tax retirement savings options, and numerous resources to support your overall well-being.

Your UT Benefits Handbook for Employees has been designed to help you understand all of the available options so that you can make the best possible benefits decisions for yourself and your family.

This handbook is provided as an overview of terms and conditions of the insurance, retirement and wellness programs for The University of Texas System. OEB maintains plan guides and the OEB Administrative Manual, which contain more detailed information. These publications can be found online at www.utsystem.edu/benefits/pubs or may be obtained by request from your Benefits Office. Please consult the plan guides and your institution Benefits Office for specific benefit information. Contact information for your institution Benefits Office is located in the back of this handbook.

The University of Texas System reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the health and welfare benefit plans, any underlying contracts or any other programs, at any time and without notice, at its sole discretion, according to the terms of the applicable plans or programs.

If you are a Retired Employee, please see the UT Benefits Handbook for Retired Employees.

Welcome

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Group Insurance Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Eligibility and Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Plan Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Premium Sharing, Basic and Optional Coverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 UT SELECT Living Well Health and Wellness Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tobacco Premium Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 UT SELECT Medical Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 UT SELECT Prescription Drug Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Disability Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Group Long-Term Care (LTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 UT FLEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Retirement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23What You Need to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Mandatory Retirement Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The Optional Retirement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Voluntary Retirement Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Your UTSaver Voluntary Retirement Programs at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Your UTRetirement Programs Authorized Providers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Wellness Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Wise Consumer Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Discounts/Value Added Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Uniform Summary of Benefits and Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 UT SELECT Medical Plan Opt Out of Certain Provisions of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act . .33 Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Continuation Of Group Coverage (COBRA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Benefits Cost Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

� Review plan information in this handbook

� Review the Legal Notices Section of this handbook including: � Uniform Summary of Benefits and Coverage � UT SELECT Medical Plan Opt Out of Certain Provisions of the Public Health Services (PHS) Act � Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage � COBRA � Genetic Information Non-Discrimination (GINA) � HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices � CHIPRA – If you or your dependents are eligible to enroll in Medicaid or CHIP (page 41)

� Attend orientation or benefits fairs or view presentations on the OEB website

� Contact your institution Benefits Office, the plan vendor, or OEB for questions .

� Enroll � For newly eligible employees , enroll within 31 days of your date of hire � For employees with a qualified change of status, make changes or enroll within 31 days of your

change of status event date � For Annual Enrollment, if you want to make changes or participate in UT FLEX, complete enroll-

ment changes July 15 – 31 . If you don’t take action during the Annual Enrollment period, your current medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and long-term care selections will con-tinue with no interruption of coverage . You must enroll or re-enroll in UT FLEX if you wish to participate each plan year .

� Complete evidence of insurability (EOI) if necessary � Within 31 days of the initial period of eligibility for newly eligible employees � Within 31 days of a change of status � By August 15, 2013 for Annual Enrollment

� Submit dependent documentation if necessary � Within 31 days of the initial period of eligibility for newly eligible employees � Within 31 days of a status change � By August 15, 2013 for Annual Enrollment

� Keep a copy of your enrollment and check your first paycheck after your benefits effective date to be sure your coverage is correct

� Add, update, or confirm beneficiary information for life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and voluntary retirement accounts

� Look for new ID cards and a FLEX Debit Card (if enrolled in HCRA) within two weeks of your effective date if you have enrolled in new coverage or made changes to existing coverage

� Register for online resources – see vendor information at the back of this handbook

� Update contact information if it changes

Enrollment Checklist

4Group Insurance Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment

Eligibility

EmployeesYou are eligible for benefits as a full-time employee if:

You work at least 40 hours per week or have a full-time appoint-ment, and your appointment is expected to continue for at least 4 ½ months, and you are not currently insured by another state-sponsored medical insurance plan.

At some institutions, nurses may be eligible for full-time benefits if they work less than 40 hours per week. Contact your institution Benefits Office for more information.

You are eligible for benefits as a part-time employee if:

You work at least 20 but less than 40 hours per week, or have at least a 50% appointment and your appointment is expected to continue for at least 4 ½ months, and you are not currently insured by another state-sponsored medical insurance plan.

Certain non-employee Post-Doctoral Fellows and Graduate Students are eligible for UT Benefits. Please contact your institu-tion Benefits Office for more information.

DependentsYou may also enroll your eligible dependents for certain UT Bene-fits coverage.

Eligibility to participate in certain UT Benefits coverage as a dependent is determined by law. Because of changes made by the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), your children (including step-children and adopted children) are eligible for the UT SELECT Medical plan, regardless of marital status, until they reach the age of 26. Eligibility of dependents who do not qualify as your spouse or child (such as eligible grandchildren), ends at age 25 for all UT Benefits coverage, including the UT SELECT Medical plan. Eligible dependents are:

• Your spouse, as defined by Texas Family Code; • Your children, including stepchildren and adopted children,

who are: ◦ under age 26 for the UT SELECT Medical plan, ◦ unmarried and under age 25 for other UT Benefits (Den-

tal, Vision, Life, AD&D);

• Your unmarried grandchild(ren) under age 25, provided the child meets the requirements which includes proof that you claim the child as your dependent for federal tax purposes;

• Certain children over age 25 (over age 26 for the UT SELECT Medical plan), who are determined by OEB to be medically incapacitated and are unable to provide their own support; and

• Children for whom you are named a legal guardian by a court or who are the subject of a medical support order requiring such coverage.

Examples of dependents that are not eligible for UT Benefits include:

• your former spouse;• your married child (for coverage other than UT SELECT

Medical);• your child over age 25 (age 26 for UT SELECT Medical), if

not medically incapacitated and unable to provide their own support;

• your grandchild, if they are married or over age 25;• foster children covered by another government program, un-

less coverage is required by law or court order;• any dependent insured by another UT employee or retired

employee;• any dependent insured by another plan that receives State of

Texas premium contributions; or• any dependent who is on active duty in the armed forces of

any country (for coverage other than UT SELECT Medical).

Surviving Dependent BenefitsThe surviving spouse or other benefits-eligible dependent of an employee or retired employee who, on the date of the employee’s death, had at least five (5) years of Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Texas Optional Retirement Program (ORP) cred-itable service, including at least three (3) years with UT as a bene-fits-eligible employee at the time of death, is eligible for benefits as a surviving dependent if the dependent had been participating in UT Benefits at the time of the employee or retired employee’s death.

A surviving spouse may continue UT Benefits coverage for the remainder of the surviving spouse’s life. A dependent child may continue until the child loses his or her status as a dependent child. The dependent of an individual who has not met the service requirements at the time of death may elect COBRA coverage for a period not to exceed 36 months.

Group Insurance BenefitsELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT


Dependent DocumentationUT requires supporting documentation when you request to add a dependent to your plan. Be prepared to provide proof of eligibility such as your marriage certificate, your child(ren)’s birth certificates, appropriate adoption paperwork, federal tax forms or other documents that support the dependent relationship. For medically incapacitated dependents, proof of the incapacitating condition and dependency must be submitted within 31 days of initial eligibility for enrollment and an incapacitated dependent. This paperwork is required not only to support the coverage of eligible dependents but also to support a mid-year change of status such as marriage or birth of a child.

Misrepresentation of benefit eligibility requirements constitutes a violation of OEB’s official policy. A verified misrepresentation by an employee or retired employee shall be reported by OEB to the appropriate institution for investigation and possible sanctions. Possible sanctions for such a violation range from a reprimand to dismissal. In addition, reimbursement may be required for any benefits paid to an ineligible individual. Deliberate misrepresenta-tion of dependent eligibility by an employee or retired employee may constitute criminal fraud and may result in a referral to a law enforcement office. Any ineligible dependent may be terminated from plan participation upon discovery of ineligibility.

During Annual Enrollment, completed dependent documenta-tion must be submitted electronically by August 15. If you’ve added a dependent and you are not able to complete electronic dependent documentation, you may submit the documentation to your local HR/Benefits office by the same deadline of August 15.

Enrollment

Initial Period of Eligibility for EmployeesYou have 31 days from your hire date (initial period of eligibility) to complete benefits enrollment. Employees moving from a non-benefits eligible status to a benefits-eligible status also have 31 days from their change of status (initial period of eligibility) to complete benefits enrollment. If elections are not made within the 31-day initial period of eligibility, you will be required to wait until the next Annual Enrollment or a qualified change of status event to make changes, including adding or dropping coverage. Enrolling in certain insurance coverage may require evidence of insurability (EOI) or dependent documentation.

You may enroll in or make changes to benefits during your initial period of eligibility through your institution HR/Benefits office.

Waiting PeriodNewly hired employees and their dependents may be required to satisfy a state-mandated waiting period before enrollment in the UT SELECT Medical plan is allowed and state premium sharing is available. The waiting period can be from 90 to 120 days depending on the date your employment began.

You may enroll in coverage for the voluntary plans within your initial period of eligibility and may begin receiving voluntary plan benefits on your date of hire or the first of the following month. If EOI is required and approved, the coverage will begin the first of the month following approval of your application.

Your institution may choose to supplement premium sharing for all or part of the waiting period. Consult with your institution Benefits Office for additional information regarding the waiting period.

Annual EnrollmentPrior to Annual Enrollment, you will receive a letter or email titled “Your UT Benefit Enrollment Options” that lists your current coverage and future coverage options and informs you if any action is required on your part. For plan year 2013-2014, Annual Enrollment will be held July 15–31, 2013. During this time you may change your group insurance benefit elections and add, update or remove dependents from coverage using the My UT Benefits online system at www.utsystem.edu/myutbenefits.

UT FLEX participants must enroll or re-enroll each year to participate in the UT FLEX Health Care and/or Dependent Day Care reimbursement accounts.

Your Annual Enrollment elections become effective September 1, 2013. If a coverage requires EOI, and EOI is not approved by September 1, that coverage will be effective on the EOI approval date (Voluntary Life Insurance) or the first of the month following the approval date (all other coverage). If EOI is denied, the change in coverage will not take effect. If dependent documentation is not received or approved, the dependent’s coverage will not take effect.

Change of StatusYou have 31 days from the date of a qualified change of status event to notify your institution Benefits Office and complete changes to your benefits that are consistent with that event. If you do not make your eligible changes during the 31-day status change period, your changes cannot be made until the next Annual Enroll-ment in July, to be effective the following September 1.

The list below includes common examples of qualified change of status events:

• marriage, divorce, annulment, or spouse’s death;• birth, adoption, medical child-support order, or dependent’s

death;• significant change in residence if the change affects you or

your dependents’ current plan eligibility;• starting or ending employment, starting or returning from

FMLA, or other change of job status (e.g., from non-benefits eligible part-time to full-time) affecting eligibility;


• change in dependent’s eligibility (e.g., reaching age 26 for UT SELECT Medical, marriage or reaching age 25 for all coverage other than UT SELECT Medical, or gaining or losing eligibility for any other reason); or

• significant change in coverage or cost of other benefit plans available to you and your family.

An employee

• whose dependent loses insurance coverage under the Med-icaid or CHIP program as a result of loss of eligibility of either the employee or the dependent; or

• whose dependent becomes eligible for a premium assistance subsidy under Medicaid or CHIP

may enroll this dependent in the basic coverage under UT Benefits, as long as the dependent meets all other UT eligibility requirements and is enrolled within 60 days from the date of the applicable event. If enrollment of the dependent is conditioned on enrollment of the employee, the employee will also be eligible to enroll.

Note: EOI and dependent documentation may be required for some benefit changes following a qualified change of status event.

You may enroll in or make changes to benefits within the appli-cable time frame through your institution HR/Benefits office.

Evidence of Insurability (EOI)Evidence of insurability (EOI) is the record of a person’s past and current health events. EOI is used by insurance companies to verify whether a person meets the definition of good health. An EOI form is required to:

• Increase or reinstate employee or spouse voluntary group life insurance coverage;

• Add short-term disability coverage after your initial 31-day benefit election period, except following a qualified status change during the plan year;

• Add long-term disability coverage after your initial 31-day benefit election period, except following a qualified status change during the plan year; or

• Add employee long-term care coverage after the 2013 An-nual Enrollment period or your initial 31-day benefit elec-tion period. EOI is required at all times for spouse or other family member enrollment.

During Annual Enrollment, completed EOI must be submitted by August 15. If you are not able to complete electronic EOI, the form may be printed and mailed by the deadline to the insurance company for review.

During the initial period of eligibility or following a change of status, EOI must be submitted within 31 days of the change event date. Coverage subject to EOI will become effective on the EOI approval date (Voluntary Life Insurance) or the first of the month following the approval date (all other coverage). If EOI is denied, the change in coverage will not take effect.

Beneficiary InformationIt is important to designate beneficiaries for all of your insurance and retirement accounts that require them. If you don’t, state laws may cause death benefits to be distributed differently than you had planned, may result in additional taxes, and may unnecessarily delay the process of finalizing payment to your loved ones. You should regularly review and, if necessary, update your beneficiary designations.

For your UT Benefits group term life and AD&D insurance (which you receive even if you only have the basic coverage), you can review your beneficiary information and make updates any time online by accessing the Dearborn National Online Beneficiary Management system through My UT Benefits at www.utsystem.edu/myutbenefits. If you have not completed a beneficiary designation or you need to revise your designation, you should complete or update your designation as soon as possible. If you have questions or are unable to access the online system, please contact Dearborn National Customer Service at (866) 628-2606 (available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. central time) for assistance.

If you are a member of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS), you should download the TRS beneficiary designation form and return the form directly to TRS. For more information, go to the TRS website at www.trs.state.tx.us/ or call 1-800-223-8778.

If you are a participant in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), or the voluntary UTSaver Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) or UTSaver Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), you should always be sure that a current beneficiary is on file for each of these retirement accounts. You can download the appropriate benefi-ciary designation form and return the completed form directly to your specific retirement provider. For more information, please go to www.utretirement.utsystem.edu/providers.htm.

7Group Insurance Benefits Plan Information

PLAN INFORMATION

Premium Sharing

If you are a benefits-eligible full-time employee, UT and the State of Texas will pay 100% of your premiums for the basic coverage package, and up to 50% of the premiums for your dependents’ medical coverage.

If you are a benefits-eligible part-time employee, UT and the State of Texas will pay 50% of your premiums for the basic coverage package, and up to 25% of the premiums for your dependents’ medical coverage.

If you are a part-time employee who is eligible for benefits because of your status as a graduate student, UT and the State of Texas will pay 50% of your premiums for the basic coverage package, and up to 25% of the premiums for your dependents’ medical coverage. Your institution may also choose to supplement premiums for its graduate student employees. For more information, contact your institution Benefits Office.

If you are a benefits-eligible employee with coverage under another group health plan and elect to waive the basic coverage package you are eligible to use state premium sharing (50% if you are full-time and 25% if you are part-time) to purchase one or more of the following optional coverages that are paid on a pre-tax basis: Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismem-berment. If you waive, you will not be enrolled in Basic Group Life Insurance or Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.

Basic Coverage Package

UT Benefits includes the following basic coverage package for eligible employees:

• UT SELECT Medical Plan, with Prescription Drug Coverage

• $20,000 Basic Group Life Insurance • $20,000 Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Optional Coverage

You may select the following Optional Coverage(s) for yourself and your eligible dependents, unless stated otherwise:

• UT SELECT Medical Plan, with Prescription Drug Coverage, for your eligible dependents (enrollment in this plan is automatic for full-time employees)

• UT SELECT Dental Insurance • UT SELECT Dental Plus Insurance • DeltaCare USA Dental HMO • Superior Vision Insurance• Superior Vision Plus Insurance• Voluntary Group Term Life Insurance• Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)

Insurance • Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance (for employees

only) • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance (for employees

only) • Long-Term Care (LTC)• UT FLEX Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA)• UT FLEX Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account

(DCRA)

UT SELECT Living Well Health & Wellness Program

The Living Well program provides an opportunity for you to take an active role in your health care decisions and help improve your quality of life. From providing critical information about preventing or managing serious disease to developing a personal-ized health improvement plan, you will find a variety of powerful and easy-to-use tools for you and your eligible dependents to take charge of your health and develop your own personal well-ness program. All employees, retired employees, and dependents age 18 and older enrolled in the UT SELECT Medical plan are eligible to participate in this comprehensive program.

The Living Well Health Platform powered by Provant!Wellness is important and we want to help you take an active role in the quality of your life and offer you a reward for taking charge. The Office of Employee Benefits has teamed up with Provant Health Solutions, an independent health and wellness company, to provide the new health platform to UT SELECT Medical plan members.


This year, our program includes:

• A confidential online health assessment, which only takesabout 15 minutes to complete and offers personalized recommendations on how to best maintain and improve your health.

• A comprehensive online health platform with calorietrackers, meal and exercise plans, wellness workshops, a nurse hotline, and much more, all available 24/7.

• Incentivesandrewardsforcompletingpartsoftheprogramand taking steps to achieve and maintain good health.

Getting started is easy .• Review the Welcome Brochure in English and Spanish at

www.livingwell.utsystem.edu/pubs/welcome_kit_2013.pdf. If you have any questions, please refer to our FAQs.

• Go to https://livingwell.provantonline.com.• Click on “Register New Account” and complete the registra-

tion. You will need your “Benefit ID or BID# to complete your registration. Go to http://bit.ly/utbid to retrieve your BID #.

• Submit your account• Log in and complete your Health Assessment (under the

Health heading)• Enjoy your $25 gift card when you complete the Health

Assessment and receive your annual preventive exam. The gift card is considered taxable income.

To earn your gift card for the 2013 -2014 plan year, you should complete the preventive exam and health assessment by August 31, 2014.

The health assessment is a 15-minute, confidential survey that asks questions about your current health, diet, fitness, safety and lifestyle. If you have questions about creating an account, email [email protected] or call at 1-877-239-3557.

For more details about our Living Well: Make it a Priority programs and services, visit www.livingwell.utsystem.edu. Find your local Institution’s program website at www.livingwell.utsystem.edu/institutionprograms.htm.

Tobacco Premium Program (TPP)

The use of tobacco is one of the leading preventable health risks worldwide. Because UT System is committed to promoting a culture of wellness and disease prevention, and also recognizes the costs associated with treating tobacco related health condi-tions, members enrolled in the UT SELECT Medical plan pay a monthly surcharge in addition to the premium normally charged for UT SELECT Medical plan coverage of $30 per month if they use tobacco. All members will be required to provide a declaration regarding their tobacco use as a condition of enrollment in UT SELECT.

What is the TPP and to whom does the TPP apply?

• An out-of-pocket premium of $30 per month for UT SELECT members who use tobacco products

• Applies to any tobacco user (age 16 and over) enrolled in the UT SELECT Medical plan

TPP Premium Rate(s)

Tobacco User Monthly Out-of-Pocket Cost

Member $30 per month

Spouse $30 per month

Children $30 per month*

*The premium for dependent children is $30 per month regardless of how many covered dependent children use tobacco. The maximum premium is $90 per family per month.

Members must declare if they are tobacco users. A “tobacco user” is defined as a person who has used tobacco products within the past sixty (60) days.

Members who declare they are non-tobacco users must not have used tobacco products within the pasty sixty (60) days from the day this declaration is signed.

All types of tobacco products are included as part of the Tobacco Premium Program, including, but not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, all forms of smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, or any other product that contains tobacco), clove cigarettes and any other smoking devices that use tobacco such as hookahs. E-cigarettes, which contain nicotine, are also included under the Tobacco Premium Program.

More information is available about this program at http://www.utsystem.edu/benefits/medical/tobacco.htm.

How can the UT SELECT Medical plan help me quit using tobacco?

The UT System is committed to helping tobacco users quit by offering our UT SELECT covered members specialized programs at no cost including Smoking/Tobacco Cessation Programs, Phar-maceutical Therapy and Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Learn more about programs available at our Living Well website at www.livingwell.utsystem.edu/tobacco.htm.

Exception to Tobacco Use Premium

An exception to the tobacco premium may apply for a tobacco user who has been diagnosed with an uncontrolled health factor and whose physician advises against stopping the use of tobacco. Tobacco users who qualify under this provision, should submit a statement from their treating physician in order to waive the tobacco premium. The Physician Statement Form can be


submitted anytime during the year to your institution HR/Bene-fits Office, and the tobacco premium will be waived beginning the first of the month following submission of the form.

Important: A member is responsible to submit a Physician Statement Form every plan year to avoid charges of the Tobacco Premium Program.

UT SELECT Medical Plan

UT offers UT SELECT, a self-funded medical PPO plan, administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

Choice of Doctors Each Time You Need Health CareWhen you enroll in UT SELECT, you can receive care from any licensed doctor you choose; no referrals are required. If you use a network doctor, you will receive the highest level of benefits, pay less out-of-pocket, and will usually not have to file any claims. If you use an out-of-network doctor, you will still be covered, but your out-of-pocket costs for health care services will be substan-tially higher.

NETWORK – Network benefits are available to UT SELECT participants living in Texas, New Mexico and Washington, D.C. who receive services from providers who have a network contract agreement with BCBSTX. Network benefits may also be available when services are rendered by providers outside of Texas if that provider has a network contract agreement with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield plan in the state where services were rendered. Network providers have agreed to charge only up to the BCBSTX allowed amount. You are responsible for applicable deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance.

UTSW NETWORK – As an additional network option, the UTSW Network is a collaborative pilot program between The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and UT System OEB. If any In-Area UT SELECT member receives medical care from a UTSW physician or at a UTSW facility, the out-of-pocket cost will be greatly reduced or eliminated. Benefits include $10 primary care and $10 specialist copayment, no out-of-pocket cost for inpatient or outpatient care, no deductible, and no coinsur-ance.

Physician fees for services performed at affiliated hospitals are included in this benefit. However, the benefit does not include facility charges for other hospitals (e.g. Children’s Medical Center, VA North Texas Health Care System, Parkland Health & Hospital System, Baylor, and Texas Health Resources) even when a UTSW physician refers you to a non-UTSW facility. For Dallas and surrounding counties, UTSW has a clinically affiliated physician

program (UTSCAP) in which UTSW selectively partners with quality internal medicine and family practice community physi-cians who are included in the UTSW Network. More informa-tion is available at http://www.bcbstx.com/ut/important.html or by contacting BCBSTX Customer Service.

OUT-OF-NETWORK – Out-of-network benefits are available to UT SELECT participants living in Texas, New Mexico and Washington, D.C. who receive services from providers who do not have a network contract agreement with BCBSTX. When receiving services from out-of-network providers, you will be responsible for applicable deductibles, copays and/or coinsurance, as well as any amounts exceeding the BCBSTX allowed amount.

OUT-OF-AREA - Out–of-Area benefits apply only to those UT SELECT participants whose residence of record is outside of Texas, New Mexico and Washington, D.C.

Preventive CarePreventive care services are offered at no out-of-pocket cost. Eligible services are outlined in the federal regulations based on U.S. Preventive Service Task Force Recommendations.

To view a list of preventive care benefits offered through the UT SELECT Medical plan as well as information on preventive care benefits as required by the Affordable Care Act (health-care reform), go to http://www.healthcare.gov. Please be aware that you may incur some cost if the preventive service is not the primary purpose of the visit or if your doctor bills for services that are not preventive.

UT SELECT and MedicareActive EmployeesIn most cases, an active employee or dependent of an active employee enrolled in UT SELECT should enroll in Medicare Part A and decline Parts B and D once eligible, typically at age 65. Once you retire, you and your Medicare-eligible dependent(s) should then enroll in Part B without penalty and continue to waive Part D. In most instances, if you are eligible for Medicare and are working at UT in a benefits-eligible position for at least 20 hours per week, your UT medical plan will be primary for you and your covered dependent, regardless of age, and Medicare will be secondary. Medicare may be primary for some Medicare-eligible active employees with certain medical conditions such as end stage renal disease (ESRD). Consult with your local Social Security Administration office to learn what illnesses qualify for Medicare coverage prior to turning age 65.

For more information on UT SELECT and Medicare, please see the Important Notices section of this handbook and the UT Benefits Handbook for Retired Employees on the UT Benefits website www.utsystem.edu/benefits/. You may also request a copy from your institution Benefits Office.


UT SELECT BENEFIT SUMMARY CHARTSeptember 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014

CoverageIn-Area

Out-of-Area*BCBS In-Network BCBS Out-of-Network * UTSW Network

Pilot Program

Annual Deductible (applicable when coinsurance is required)

$350/person $1,050/family $750/person $2,250/family Waived

except as noted

$350/person $1,050/family

Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum

$2,500/person $7,500/family



Pre-existing Condition Limitation None None None None

Lifetime Maximum Benefit No Limit No Limit No Limit No Limit

OFFICE SERVICES

Preventive Care Plan pays 100% (no copayment required) 60% Plan/40% Member Plan pays 100% (no

copayment required)Plan pays 100% (no copayment required)

Diagnostic Office Visit

FCP or Behavioral Health Provider $30 Copay; Specialist $35 Copay; 100% covered after copay

60% Plan/40% MemberFCP & Specialist $10 Copay; 100% covered after copay

75% Plan/25% Member

Diagnostic Lab and X-Ray Included in Office Visit Copay 60% Plan/40% Member Included in Office Visit Copay

75% Plan/25% Member

Other Diagnostic Tests FCP $30 Copay; Specialist $35 Copay 60% Plan/40% Member FCP & Specialist $10

Copay75% Plan/25% Member

Allergy Testing FCP $30 Copay Specialist $35 Copay 60% Plan/40% Member FCP & Specialist $10

Copay75% Plan/25% Member

Allergy Serum/Injections (if no office visit billed)

Plan pays 100% (no copayment required) 60% Plan/40% Member

Plan pays 100% (no copayment required)

75% Plan/25% Member

EMERGENCY CARE

Ambulance Service (if transported) 80% Plan/20% Member 80% Plan /20% Member 80% Plan /20%

Member75% Plan/25% Member

Hospital Emergency Room $150 Copay (waived if admitted)

$150 Copay (waived if admitted)

$150 Copay (waived if admitted)

75% Plan/25% Member

Emergency Physician Services Plan pays 100% (no copayment required) 75% Plan/25%

Member

OUTPATIENT CARE

Observation 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/25% Member

Surgery – Facility $100 Copay; then 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/25%

Member

Surgery – Physician 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/25% Member

Diagnostic Lab and X-Ray 100% covered 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/25% Member

Other Diagnostic Tests 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/25% Member

Outpatient Procedures 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/25% Member


CoverageIn-Area


Pilot Program

INPATIENT CARE

Hospital - Semi private Room and Board**

$100 Copay/Day ($500 max/admission); then 80% Plan/20% Member

60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/ 25% Member

Hospital Inpatient Surgery** 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/

25% Member

Physician 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/ 25% Member

OBSTETRICAL CARE

Prenatal and Postnatal Care Office Visits

FCP $30 Copay; Specialist $35 Copay (initial visit only) 60% Plan/40% Member $10 Copay

(initial visit only)75% Plan/ 25% Member

Delivery – Facility/Inpatient Care**

$100 Copay ($500 max/admis-sion); then 80% Plan /20% Member


Obstetrical Care and Delivery - Physician 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/

25% Member

THERAPY

Physical Therapy/Chiropractic Care (max. 20 visits/yr)

80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/ 25% Member

Occupational Therapy (max. 20 visits/yr) 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/

25% Member

Speech and Hearing Therapy (max. 60 visits/yr) 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/

25% Member

Respiratory Therapy 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/ 25% Member

EXTENDED CARE

Skilled Nursing/ Convalescent Facility** (max.180 visits)

80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member N/A 75% Plan/ 25% Member

Home Health Care Services** (max.120 visits) 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 80% Plan/

20% Member75% Plan/ 25% Member

Hospice Care Services** 80% Plan / 20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 80% Plan/ 20% Member

75% Plan/ 25% Member

Home Infusion Therapy** 80% Plan / 20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 80% Plan/ 20% Member


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CoverageIn-Area


Pilot Program

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Serious Mental Illness – Office Visit $30 Copay 60% Plan/40% Member $10 Copay 75% Plan/

25% Member

Serious Mental Illness – Outpatient** 80% Plan / 20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 100% covered 75% Plan/

25% Member

Serious Mental Illness – Inpatient**

$100 Copay/Day ($500 max/admission) then 80% Plan/ 20% Member


Mental Illness – Office (max. 20 visits/yr. for outpa-tient and office combined)

$30 Copay 60% Plan/40% Member $10 Copay 75% Plan/ 25% Member

Mental Illness Outpatient** (max. 20 visits/yr. for outpatient and office combined)


Mental Illness – Inpatient** (Other than Serious Mental Illness) Max. 30 days/yr.



Chemical Dependency – Office (max. 20 visits/yr. for outpatient and office combined)

$30 Copay 60% Plan/40% Member $10 Copay 75% Plan/ 25% Member

Chemical Dependency – Outpatient Treatment** (max. 20 visits/yr. for outpatient and office combined)


Chemical Dependency - Inpatient Treatment** (max. 30 days/yr.; 3 episodes of treatment per lifetime)



OTHER SERVICES

Durable Medical Equipment** 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 80% Plan/

20% Member75% Plan/ 25% Member

Prosthetic Devices 80% Plan/20% Member 60% Plan/40% Member 80% Plan/ 20% Member


Hearing Aids ($500 per ear; once every 4 years)

80% Plan/20% Member 75% Plan/ 25% Member

Bariatric Surgery (pre-determination recommended)

$5,000 deductible (does not apply to plan year deductible or out-of-pocket maximum) After $5,000 bariatric surgery deductible, plan pays 100% of covered services—for example: surgeon, assistant surgeon, anesthesia and facility charges —when using network providers. (For non-network providers, after $5,000 deductible, plan pays 100% up to the allowable amount; member pays charges exceeding the allowable amount).

$2,500 deductible – Inpatient Only (does not apply to UT SELECT plan year deductible or out-of-pocket maximum)

After $5,000 deductible, plan pays 100% up to the allowable amount; member pays charges exceeding the allowable amount.

* For services provided out-of-network and out-of-area, any charges over the allowable amount are the patient’s responsibility. **These services require preauthorization to establish medical necessity.


Key Terms and ExamplesFCP – Family Care Physician; Includes Family Practice, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, and Pediatrics

Allowed Amount – Maximum amount on which payment is based for covered health care services. Sometimes, this is referred to as “eligible expense”, “payment allowance”, or “negotiated rate.” If your provider charges more than the allowed amount, you may have to pay the difference (balance billing) which can be significant. In-Network providers agree to the allowed amount for covered services.

Annual Deductible – The amount of out-of-pocket expense the member pays in a plan year (September 1 – August 31) for health care services before the plan begins to pay. The deductible does not apply to all services, and copayments are not applied to the deductible met.

Coinsurance – The member share of the costs of a covered service, calculated as a percent of the allowed amount for the service. The member pays coinsurance after any deductible is met, and the plan pays the rest of the allowed amount. Some services also require a copayment.

EXAMPLE (Coinsurance): Avi begins physical therapy with an In-Network provider. He has not met any of his deduct-ible. The provider submits a claim to insurance for $150. The allowed amount is $70. Avi pays $70 because he has not met any of his deductible. The UT SELECT Plan pays $0, but it has saved Avi money by negotiating the allowed amount with the provider.

If Avi continues to go to physical therapy and does not incur any other expenses which apply to his deductible, he will meet his In-Network deductible with his fifth visit (5 x $70 = $350). On his sixth visit: The provider submits the claim to insurance for $150. The allowed amount is $70.

Avi has met his deductible, so he pays 20% of the allowed amount of $70, or $14. The UT SELECT Plan pays 80% of $70, or $56.

Copayment – A fixed amount you pay for a covered health care service, usually at the time you receive the service. Some services also require deductible and coinsurance. Copayments are not applied to the deductible met.

EXAMPLE (Copayment): Justine goes to a network provider for an office visit when she has pink eye. The provider submits a claim to insurance for $210. The allowed amount is $100. Justine pays a $30 copayment for the In-Network Diagnostic Office Visit. The UT SELECT Plan pays the difference of $70 to the Provider.

Your Health Care Benefits Travel With You Your UT SELECT Medical ID card features the Blue Cross and Blue Shield symbols and the PPO in a suitcase logo telling providers that you are part of the BlueCard program. This means you and your covered dependents have access to Blue Cross and Blue Shield network providers throughout the United States and around the world. To receive the network (highest) level of bene-fits when you need to seek care, please call 1-800-810-BLUE (2583) printed on your Medical ID card.

Transitional BenefitsIf you or a covered dependent are being treated for certain chronic or ongoing medical conditions at the time you enroll in UT SELECT, and your doctor is not in the UT SELECT PPO network, ongoing care with your current doctor for up to three months may be requested.

Transitional benefits are subject to approval. To request tran-sitional benefits, complete a “Transitional Benefits Form” available from your institution Benefits Office or online at www.bcbstx.com/ut.


If you purchase a preferred or non-preferred drug when a less expensive generic alternative drug is available, you must pay the difference between the cost of the brand name drug and the generic drug plus the applicable generic copayment. This differ-ence does NOT count toward your annual deductible. Sometimes the cost difference is quite large. Below is an example of how this type of claim would process if you had already met your $100 annual deductible:

Cost of brand name drug $150 Less cost of generic equivalent - 55 Plus cost of generic copayment + 10 Your payment $105

The generic, preferred, or non-preferred list of covered drugs is reviewed periodically resulting in changes to the prescription drug list throughout the year. If you are taking a medication that is affected by one of these changes, Express Scripts will mail a letter to your address on file to alert you of the change in benefits. Please refer to the Express Scripts website (www.express-scripts.com/ut) or call Express Scripts Customer Service (1-800-818-0155) for current information on specific medications.

Specialty Pharmacy (Accredo)Express Scripts provides specialty pharmacy services for patients with certain complex and chronic conditions through its wholly owned subsidiary, Accredo Health Group, Inc. (Accredo), with locations throughout the United States.

Specialty medications are drugs that are used to treat complex conditions, such as cancer, growth hormone deficiency, hemo-philia, hepatitis C, immune deficiency, multiple sclerosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Whether they’re administered by a health care professional, self-injected, or taken by mouth, specialty medi-cations require an enhanced level of service.

You can obtain drugs designated by Express Scripts as specialty drugs using either your retail or mail-order benefit. You will be responsible for paying the corresponding mail-order or retail phar-macy copayment. If you choose to receive specialty drugs from a mail-order pharmacy, you must use Accredo as your pharmacy. The exception to this would be for certain products that are avail-able through only one or two U.S. pharmacies. For those products, you will be directed to a pharmacy that can fill your prescription.

Your Prescription Drug Plan and Medicare Part D The Federal Medicare program provides a Medicare-approved prescription drug benefit – Medicare Part D. The University of Texas System continues to offer your current UT SELECT prescription drug benefit, and enrollment in Medicare Part D will have a negative financial impact for most UT participants.

UT strongly urges you NOT to enroll in the Medicare Part D program. UT is committed to providing your prescription drug coverage now and in the future and to helping you make informed choices about your prescription drug benefit. For a relatively small number of very low-income UT retirees, enrolling in Medicare Part D may save money if the retiree also qualifies for a “low income subsidy” provided as part of the Medicaid Part D Program. Please see the Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage in the Legal Notices section of this handbook. For more informa-tion about the low income subsidy, call 1-800-772-1213 or visit www.socialsecurity.gov.

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UT SELECT Prescription Drug Plan BenefitsYour prescription drug benefits under UT SELECT are administered by Express Scripts and require a $100 annual deductible per plan participant, per plan year.

UT SELECT Prescription Drug Benefits Annual Deductible (does not apply to medical plan annual deductible) $100/person/year

Access Options Generic Drug Copayment

Preferred Drug Copayment

Non-Preferred Drug Copayment

Retail Network Pharmacy: Up to a 30-day supply. Refills allowed as prescribed. (good option for new prescriptions)

$10 $35 $50

Home Delivery Pharmacy: Up to a 90-day supply. Refills allowed as prescribed. (best option for maintenance medication)

$20 $87.50 $125


Dental

UT Benefits and Delta Dental Insurance Company provide three plan options for employees and their families.

Dental PPO PlansUT Benefits offers two dental PPO plans for you to choose from based on the level of benefits your family needs. Both dental PPO plans allow you the freedom to choose from any licensed dentist though you will save when you use a Delta Dental DPO or Delta Premier network provider.

• UT SELECT Dental Plan (Standard Self-Funded Dental PPO Plan) – good for standard dental insurance needs• UT SELECT Dental Plus Plan (Enhanced Fully Insured Dental PPO Plan) – greater benefits than the standard UT SELECT

Dental Plan

Dental PPO Plan ComparisonBenefits and Covered Services UT SELECT Dental* UT SELECT Dental Plus*

Service Area** Use any licensed dentist, but save with the Delta Dental DPO or Delta Premier networks

Deductible $25 Plan pays deductible

Maximum Benefits (per enrollee per plan year) $1,250 $3,000

Orthodontic Maximum Benefits (Lifetime) $1,250 $3,000

Diagnostic & Preventive Services (D&P) Exams, cleanings, x-rays, sealants 100% 100%

Basic Services Fillings, stainless steel crowns 80% 100%

Endodontics (root canals) Covered Under Basic Services 80% 100%

Periodontics (periodontal scaling, Root planning, and treatment of gum disease) Covered Under Basic Services 80% 100%

Oral Surgery Covered Under Basic Services 80% 100%

Major Services Crowns, inlays, onlays and cast restorations, bridges and dentures 50% 80%

Orthodontic Benefits Adults and dependent children 50% 80%

* Limitations may apply for some benefits; some services may be excluded from your plan. Reimbursement is based on Delta Dental contract allowances and not neces-sarily each dentist’s actual fees. Fees are based on DPO contracted fees for DPO dentists, Premier contracted fees for Premier dentists, and Premier contracted fees for non-Delta Dental dentists.** Visit deltadentalins.com/universityoftexas to locate a network provider.


DeltaCare USA Dental HMO PlanThe DeltaCare USA Dental HMO Plan (Fully-Insured Dental HMO Plan) Available in Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Galveston, Houston, San Antonio. There is also limited availability in El Paso, Tyler, and part of the Rio Grande Valley. Plan eligibility is based on your zip code. Ask your benefits office if you are eligible to enroll in the DeltaCare Dental HMO. You must select and receive services from a DeltaCare plan dentist to use the benefits under this plan.

DeltaCare USA plans feature:• Set copayments.• No annual deductibles and no maximums for covered

benefits.• Low out-of-pocket costs for many diagnostic and preventive

services (such as professional cleanings and regular dental exams).

Choosing your DeltaCare USA dentistWhen you enroll, you choose a DeltaCare USA Primary Family Dentist to receive benefits under your plan. You must visit your selected DeltaCare USA dentist to receive benefits under your plan. To find the most current listing of DeltaCare USA network dental offices:

• Visit the Delta Dental website at www.deltadentalins.com/universityoftexas and go to the “Find a Dentist” box on the home page.

• Select “DeltaCare USA” as your plan network, click “Search”, and follow the instructions.

You can also call Customer Service for help in finding a dentist. If you do not select a dentist, Delta Dental will select a dentist for you. Family members may select a different dentist for treatment within the covered service area. Refer to your plan booklet for details.


Services Superior Vision(Standard Plan)

Superior Vision Plus (Enhanced Plan)

In-Network Out-of-Network In-Network Out-of-Network

Exam (MD) Covered in full1 Up to $42 Covered in full1 Up to $42

Exam (OD) Covered in full1 Up to $37 Covered in full1 Up to $37

Frames $140 retail allowance Up to $53 $150 retail allowance Up to $53

Contact Lens Fitting (standard2) Covered in full1 Not covered Covered in full1 Not covered

Contact Lens Fitting (specialty2) $50 retail allowance1 Not covered $50 retail allowance1 Not covered

Lenses (standard) per pair:

Single Vision Covered in full Up to $32 Covered in full Up to $32

Bifocal Covered in full Up to $46 Covered in full Up to $46

Trifocal Covered in full Up to $61 Covered in full Up to $61

Polycarbonate (for dependent children onlyup to age 25)

Not Covered Not covered Covered in full Not covered

Scratch coat (factory, single sided) Not Covered Not covered Covered in full Not covered

Ultraviolet coat Not Covered Not covered Covered in full Not covered

Progressive lens See description3 Up to $611 $120 retail allowance5 Up to $61

Elective Contact lenses4 $125 retail allowance Up to $100 $150 retail allowance Up to $100

1 After co-pays. Co-pays apply to in-network benefits only.2 See your benefits materials for definitions of standard and specialty contact lens fittings3 Covered at the provider’s in-office retail price for a standard lined trifocal; member pays difference between the progressive and the trifocal, plus applicable co-pay4 Contact lenses are in lieu of eyeglass lenses and frames benefit5 In-Network providers who do not accept our discount features will offer an equivalent value for progressive lenses. Any amount over $120 is the responsibility of the

patient.

Additional discounts are available on LASIK, lens options and upgrades and mail-order contacts.

All costs and allowances are retail; you are responsible for any charges in excess of the retail allowances. All final determinations of benefits, administrative duties, and definitions are governed by the certificate of insurance for your specific benefits.

Vision

Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. You have two vision plan options to choose from:

• Superior Vision (Standard Plan)• Superior Vision Plus (Enhanced Plan)

Both plans feature the following copayments:

• Exam: $35• Materials: $0• Contact Lens Fitting: $35

Services/Frequency limits for both plans:

• Exam: 1 per plan year • Frames: 1 per plan year • Contact Lens Fitting: 1 per plan year • Lenses: 1 per plan year • Contact Lenses: 1 per plan year


Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Group term life (GTL) insurance can help ensure financial security for your family and loved ones upon your death. Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance gives you added financial protection by paying full benefits in the case of accidental death and partial benefits for certain losses due to accidental injury. UT System, through the vendor Dearborn National, provides eligible employees with basic GTL and AD&D as part of the basic coverage package. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage at group rates.

Basic Group Term Life (GTL) BenefitsBasic group term life insurance in the amount of $20,000 is a part of the basic coverage package. Full time eligible employees enrolled in the UT SELECT Medical plan are automatically enrolled in the basic GTL at no cost and without Evidence of Insurability (EOI).

Voluntary Group Term Life OptionsCoverage Level Benefit Amount

Employee Voluntary GTL (available with or without Basic GTL) 1 to 6 times annual compensation to a maximum of $1,500,000

Dependent Voluntary GTL* $10,000 (Benefit amount for spouse and each eligible dependent child)

Additional Spouse Voluntary GTL** $15,000 or $40,000 in addition to the $10,000 Dependent Voluntary GTL

* Employee must be enrolled in Employee Voluntary GTL benefits in order to elect benefits for spouse and/or dependent children.

Active employees who participate in an alternative UT System health institution life plan are not eligible to participate in the Voluntary Group Term Life plan offered under Dearborn National.

Evidence of insurability (EOI) is required for:

• Employee Voluntary coverage of 4, 5, or 6 times annual com-pensation elected within 31 days of initial eligibility;

• Additional Spouse Voluntary GTL; or• Any amount of Employee Voluntary GTL added or in-

creased after the initial 31 days of eligibility.

The dependent voluntary GTL premium provides coverage of $10,000 for each eligible dependent regardless of how many dependents are covered. Employee Voluntary GTL and Addi-tional Spouse Voluntary GTL premium is based on the enrolled person’s age and benefit coverage level. Please see the rate chart in the resources section of this handbook.

Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) BenefitsBasic accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in the amount of $20,000 is part of the basic coverage package. Full time eligible employees enrolled in the UT SELECT Medical plan are automatically enrolled in the basic AD&D at no cost and without evidence of insurability (EOI).

Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment OptionsCoverage Level Benefit Amount

Employee Voluntary AD&D (available with or without Basic AD&D)

Increments of $10,000 up to $1 million or 10 times annual compensation, whichever is less.

Spouse Voluntary AD&D* Increments of $10,000 up to one-half of the employee voluntary AD&D benefit in force or $500,000, whichever is less.

Dependent Child Coverage* $10,000 (benefit per eligible child)

*Employee must have at least $20,000 Employee Voluntary AD&D coverage in order to elect Voluntary AD&D coverage for spouse and/or dependent children.

Active employees who participate in an alternative UT System health institution life plan are not eligible to participate in the Voluntary AD&D plan offered under Dearborn National.

All amounts of AD&D coverage are guaranteed issue. No EOI is required for any increases in AD&D benefits during annual enrollment or during the plan year following a qualified change in status event.


Disability insurance replaces a portion of your income if you suffer a prolonged illness or non-work related injury that prevents you from doing your job. Dearborn National provides short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) insurance bene-fits for active UT System employees. This benefit is not available for dependents.

Benefits under STD and LTD will be reduced by deductible sources of income or other disability benefits received from other sources. Your total disability pay, including other sources of income, cannot be more than 60% of your weekly earnings.

You can enroll in STD or LTD without completing EOI during the first 31 days of your initial period of eligibility or within 31 days of a qualified change of status event.

If you are adding disability insurance during Annual Enrollment, EOI will be required.

Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Weekly Benefit 60% of weekly earnings up to a maximum benefit of $693 per week subject to reduction by deductible sources of income or disability earnings.

Elimination Period Accident/Injury: Fourteen (14) days or until sick leave has been exhausted.Sickness: Fourteen (14) days or until sick leave has been exhausted.

Maximum Period Payable 22 Weeks; 4 weeks for pre-existing conditions

Sick Leave You must exhaust all of your accrued sick leave before benefits are payable.

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Monthly Benefit 60% of your monthly earnings up to a maximum gross monthly benefit of $12,025 per month, subject to deductible sources of income or other disability earnings.

Elimination Period 90 days from onset of disability, during which you are continuously disabled.

Maximum Period Payable

Age at Disability Less than age 60 Age 60 through 64 Age 65 through 69 Age 70 and over

Maximum Period Payable To age 65, but not less than 5 years 5 years To age 70, but not less than 1 year 1 year

Sick Leave You must exhaust all of your accrued sick leave before benefits are payable.

Note: The LTD program does not cover long-term care services.


The fully insured group long-term care (LTC) insurance is offered to you through CNA. LTC insurance provides funds for neces-sary services when an individual becomes incapable of caring for himself or herself. Covered services can vary depending on the individual’s condition and can range from assistance in the home with day-to-day activities to care provided in a nursing home. It is important to note the need for long-term care does not just affect the elderly. The need for long-term care can occur at any age. Also, keep in mind this type of care is not covered by disability insur-ance. In addition, health insurance and Medicare will only pay for limited amounts of care. Medicaid does pay for LTC but only after you have spent most of your financial assets.

The LTC plan is available to you, your spouse, adult children (25 years and older), parents, grandparents, parents-in-law and grand-parents-in-law. Your eligible family members may apply without your having applied for coverage. Evidence of insurability (EOI) is not required for employees who enroll within 31 days from their date of hire. If you wait until later, EOI will be required and you must be approved for coverage. EOI is always required for all other eligible enrollees.

LTC coverage is portable, so if you leave your employment with UT System, you can keep your LTC coverage.

Group Long-Term Care (LTC)

Long-TermCareBenefitSummaryDaily Maximum Facility Care Benefit $100 $125 $150 $200 $250

Daily Maximum Home Care $50 $72.50 $75 $100 $125

Lifetime Maximum Benefit $109,500 $136,875 $164,250 $219,000 $273,750

To help counter the effects of inflation, you may elect either the guaranteed benefit increase option (GBO), which will offer peri-odic opportunities to increase (buy-up) your existing coverage, or the optional lifetime automatic benefit increase (ABI). If ABI is chosen, on each anniversary of your coverage effective date CNA will increase each benefit amount in effect by 5%.

Enrollment in LTC cannot be done through My UT Benefits. You must enroll with CNA enrollment materials. For informa-tion or to order a complete package of information including enrollment materials, please call CNA Customer Service at (888) 825-0353. Additional information is also available at www.ltcbenefits.com/uts or your institution Benefits Office.

If you were enrolled in a LTC plan through UT System before September 1, 2013, please contact CNA for information about your LTC plan policy.


A flexible spending account (FSA) is a way to set aside money from your earnings before taxes are withheld to pay certain out-of-pocket health care expenses and qualifying dependent day care expenses. As you incur health care or dependent day care expenses throughout the plan year, you will be reimbursed with tax-free dollars from your UT FLEX account(s). This reduces the amount

you pay in taxes and increases your spendable income. If you are enrolled in HCRA, you also have the added convenience of the UT FLEX Debit Card to pay for eligible expenses at the point of service.

UT FLEX

UT FLEX Benefit SummaryHealth Care

Reimbursement AccountDependent Day Care

Reimbursement Account

What can be reimbursed?*

Medically necessary health care expenses, including dental and vision related expenses incurred and paid during your period of coverage. Expenses paid by insurance are not eligible for reimbursement.

For children under age 13 or qualified disabled dependents of any age who are claimed as dependents for federal income tax purposes. Dependent day care expenses that are necessary for you and your spouse (if married) to work or attend school full-time, such as child care services in a home, licensed day care, and adult day care.

How much can I contribute?

$15 minimum contribution per month. Total contributions cannot exceed $2,500 per plan year per employee for federal income tax filing purposes.

$15 minimum per month up to a maximum of $5,000 per plan year; or up to a maximum of $2,500 per plan year if married filing separate federal income tax returns.

Administrative Fee (Annual fee/pro-rated for mid-year changes) $12 $12

Debit Card Fee No fee N/A; debit card not available for DCRA

How do I get reimbursed for eligible expenses?

• Use express claims at utflex.com• Mail or fax a paper claim• Pay with a UT FLEX debit card

• Use express claims at utflex.com• Mail or fax a paper claim

When Can I Get Reimbursed? The first day of your enrollment in the plan

As soon as your first contribution is deducted from your pay and put into your account. Reimbursement can be made only up to your available account balance.

Last Day to Incur Expenses November 15 after the end of the plan year August 31 (The last day of the plan year)

Claim Filing Deadline November 30 after the end of the plan year November 30 after the end of the plan year

*A detailed list of eligible and ineligible expenses is available at www.utflex.com.


Here is an example of how you might save:

WITH AN FSA WITHOUT AN FSA

Annual Salary $40,000 $40,000

Health Care FSA Contribution (pre-tax) ($1,500) ($0)

Dependent Care FSA Contribution(pre-tax) ($4,000) ($0)

Taxable Income After Contribution Amount $34,500 $40,000

Estimated Taxes Withheld (22.65%)* ($7,814) ($9,060)

Post-tax Income $26,686 $30,940

Money Spent After Tax on Health Care and Dependent Day Care Expenses ($0) ($5,476)**

Take Home Pay $26,686 $25,464

Savings $1,222 $0

*Based on 7.65% FICA and 15% tax bracket. **Assuming $24 in administrative fees to use both accounts.

Note: Please be advised that this example is for illustrative purposes only. These projections are only estimates of tax information and should not be assumed to be tax advice. Be sure to consult a tax advisor to determine the appropriate tax advice for your situation.

Important Information about UT FLEX“Use it or lose it.” To qualify as a tax-exempt plan, the UT FLEX flexible spending accounts must comply with all applicable Internal Revenue Service requirements including forfeiture of unreimbursed funds. In other words, these UT FLEX spending account plans are “use it or lose it” plans. Any amounts you do not use throughout the plan year (and during the grace period for health-related expenses) will be forfeited, so it is very important to plan carefully. Review your prior year’s expenses to estimate your health care and dependent day care expenses for the upcoming plan year. Be conservative and plan only for predictable expenses.

Coordination with Federal Child and Dependent Care Expenses Tax CreditIf you plan to use a combination of the UT FLEX DCRA and the “Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses” on your federal income tax return, the amount you deposit in your DCRA will offset dollar-for-dollar the amount of expenses you are eligible to claim as a tax credit on your federal income tax return. You should carefully review the benefits of the federal income tax credit with the benefits of the UT FLEX DCRA. If you are not sure how this may impact you, consult your personal tax advisor before making your elections.

Plan CarefullyAny amount left in your account after the claims run-out period will be forfeited.

Important: The IRS maximum amounts for contributions to dependent day care accounts and health care accounts are based on a calendar year ( January 1 through December 31). Your paycheck contributions are tracked by UT FLEX and your employing insti-tution on a fiscal year (September 1 through August 31) basis. You and, if applicable, your spouse, not UT FLEX or your employing institution, are responsible for making sure that you do not exceed the IRS limits during each calendar year.

23Retirement Program Information for Active Employees What You Need to Know

Retirement Program Information for Active Employees

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Your Future, Your ChoiceThe University of Texas System provides a number of vehicles you can use to save for your retirement future.

Mandatory Plans• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) • Optional Retirement Program (ORP) (For eligible

employees)

Voluntary Plans • UTSaver 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity Program (TSA)• UTSaver 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP)

Anyone receiving a salary who is not a contract employee can participate in a voluntary plan. This includes graduate student employees, temporary or part time employees, and retiree rehires. Enrollment in the UTSaver TSA or UTSaver DCP can be done at any time of the year.

Approved Providers

The UT System has selected five retirement providers with whom you can invest your Optional Retirement Program, UTSaver TSA, and UTSaver DCP contributions. You may select one or more providers, depending on your investment and service needs. The providers are

• Fidelity Investments• ING• Lincoln Financial Group• TIAA-CREF • VALIC

For more information regarding the UTRetirement Program, or to enroll, please visit our website at www.utretirement.utsystem.edu.

NoticeThis handbook is not intended to provide a complete representation of all plan provisions. It is intended for general informational purposes only. You should not consider it tax, legal or investment advice. In the event anything in this handbook conflicts with the UT System Retirement Programs plan documents, UT System policies, or state or federal law, the UT System Retirement Programs plan documents, UT System policies, and state and federal law will govern. Please consult with your tax, legal or investment advisor for assistance with your personal situation.

24Retirement Program Information for Active Employees Mandatory Retirement Programs

MANDATORY RETIREMENT PROGRAMS

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)

What is TRS?

TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan governed by Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a). All eligible employees of The University of Texas System are automatically enrolled in TRS on their first day of employment unless they are eligible for and elect to enroll in ORP.

Who is eligible for TRS?

Texas law requires all benefits-eligible employees to be automatically enrolled in TRS at the time they are hired. Benefits eligible means expected to work at least 20 hours per week for at least 4 ½ months or more, excluding students employed in positions that require student status as a condition of employment.

How does TRS work? Employee and employer contributions go into a large trust fund managed by knowledgeable professionals.

What does “Defined Benefits Plan” mean?Benefits available from TRS are determined by a formula using a combination of years of service credit in TRS, annual salary and a multiplier established by state law.

When can I receive a benefit? A TRS member has the right to receive a lifetime annuity after 5 years of service credit with TRS and upon meeting age and service requirements.

How can I earn service credit in TRS?

The greater the number of creditable years of service, the greater the retirement benefit will be. For TRS purposes, your year begins every September 1st, and you will generally have attained credit for that year after working 90 work days.

Can I buy additional service credit in TRS?

You can purchase previously unreported TRS-eligible service, substitute service, out-of-state service, military service, developmental leave and previously withdrawn service to increase your creditable years of service. In some cases, purchases may be made with money rolled over directly from another qualified retirement account, such as your UTSaver Tax Sheltered Annuity or UTSaver Deferred Compensation Plan. Please contact TRS for more information regarding types of special service purchases, cost and payment options.

Does TRS have death or disability benefits?

TRS offers both disability retirement and death benefits effective on your first day of employment. The disability retirement is dependent upon the number of years of service credit with TRS at the time of the disability. Your beneficiary is eligible for a lump sum death benefit of twice your annual salary up to $80,000 on your first day of employment.

I used to work under the Employees Retirement System. What does that do for my TRS account?

Service credited under the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) can be transferred to TRS. Likewise, eligible members of ERS may transfer their TRS-credited service credit to ERS. Under both situations, you must have three years of creditable service with the receiving system. The transfer of service that has been actively maintained or reinstated takes place under the rules of the system to which the credit is transferred. Such transfer may only take place when the member retires or at the time that a pre-retirement death benefit becomes payable. Interested individuals should contact TRS for more information.

What if I want a refund of my TRS account?

If you terminate your employment in public education in Texas, you can request a refund of your TRS contribution amounts. When you refund your account, you lose the service credit, which could impair your ability to obtain retiree health insurance.

What if I have more questions? For more information regarding your TRS account, please visit the TRS website at www.trs.state.tx.us or call (800) 223-8778.

25Retirement Program Information for Active Employees Mandatory Retirement Programs

The Optional Retirement Program

What is ORP?

The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) may be chosen by certain employees as an alternative to TRS based on their appointment to certain positions. This program is a defined contribution plan governed by Internal Revenue Code Sec-tion 403(b).

Who is eligible for ORP?

Eligibility for ORP is determined by the job performed. Your institution Benefits Office will notify you if you are in an ORP-eligible position. To be eligible to par-ticipate in ORP, an employee must: (1) initially be appointed on a full-time basis for 4 ½ months or more; and (2) be appointed to a position otherwise eligible to participate in ORP. Employees who are eligible to participate in a retirement program who are not eligible to participate in ORP must participate in TRS. Examples of eligible positions include faculty positions, specialized professional positions such as physicians, engineers or attorneys, and executive-level admin-istrative positions.

When can I elect to participate in ORP?

You have 90 days from the date you first become eligible for the ORP to make your enrollment decision. If you are reclassified or assume a new job and become ORP-eligible for the first time after your initial employment date, the 90-day election period begins on the day your reclassification becomes effective.

The decision to elect ORP is a one-time, irrevocable decision.

Rather than contributing to TRS, a set percentage of your salary is directed to one or more of the five authorized retirement providers chosen by you at the time of your initial enrollment. Your contributions and the state matching funds are then invested according to your directions. After vesting (one year and one day of participation), the benefit you receive at the time of retirement is your personal contributions and state matching funds, plus or minus any investment returns.

How does ORP work?

Rather than contributing to TRS, a set percentage of your salary is directed to one or more of the five authorized retirement providers chosen by you at the time of your initial enrollment. Your contributions and the state matching funds are then invested according to your directions. After vesting (one year and one day of participation), the benefit you receive at the time of retirement is your personal contributions and state matching funds, plus or minus any investment returns.

What does “Defined Contribution Plan” mean?

ORP is called a “defined contribution plan” because the retirement benefit is based on the actual amount contributed to the individual participant’s ac-count and the rate of return on investment rather than a formula. At the time of retirement, you are eligible to receive your accumulated contributions and state matching funds plus or minus investment returns.

If eligible, how do I choose ORP or TRS?

• All ORP-eligible employees should receive An Overview of TRS and ORP. A copy can be found at: www.utretirement.utsystem.edu/optionalretirement.htm

• You may also wish to discuss both options with your local benefits office, a representative of TRS, or one of the five authorized providers.

How do I enroll in ORP?

To enroll in ORP, follow these steps:• Choose your retirement provider(s) from the currently authorized provider

list. You may select more than one vendor for your ORP participation.• Go to www.utretirement.utsystem.edu/enroll.htm and follow the link to

UTRetirement Manager. Log in and click on ORP Enroll/Change and follow the prompts.

• Complete the appropriate retirement provider application(s) to open an account with that company and mail the application(s) directly to the provider.

• Complete TRS Form 28 (Notice to Elect to Participate in Optional Retirement Program and/or Refund) and mail it to your institution Benefits Office.

26Retirement Program Information for Active Employees Voluntary Retirement Programs

VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT PROGRAMS

Your UTSaver Voluntary Programs at a Glance

UTSaver Voluntary Programs

U.T. System offers two voluntary retirement savings programs: The UTSaver 403(b) Tax Sheltered Annuity (TSA) and the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan (DCP).

Notes to Remember:

Anyone receiving a salary can participate, even graduate student employees and retiree rehires.

You can enroll at any time. (Subject to certain Payroll/Benefits processing time-lines.)

UTSaver TSA UTSaver DCP

Traditional Roth

Eligibility All employees All employees All employees

Employee contribution Pre-tax dollars After-tax dollars Pre-tax Dollars

Employer Contribution None None None

Employee withdrawals Taxable when withdrawn

Tax free when withdrawn as a “qualified” distribution Taxable when withdrawn

General contribution limits

$17,500 IRS maximum (2013) for both traditional and Roth sources. (Each dollar of a Roth contribution reduces the amount that can be contributed pretax, and vice versa.)

$17,500 IRS maximum (2013)

Over age 50 catch-up contribution

$5,500 combined with Roth

$5,500 combined with Traditional $5,500

15-year catch-up contribution

$3,000 combined with Roth

$3,000 combined with Traditional N/A

Three years prior to retirement catch-up (special catch-up)2

N/A N/AUp to $17,500 (may not be used simultaneously with age 50 catch-up)

Distributions Upon Separation of Employment

Distributions made prior to age 59 ½ will be subject to ordinary income tax and a possible 10% penalty

“Nonqualified” distributions made prior to age 59 ½ will be subject to ordinary income tax on earnings and possibly a 10% penalty

Distributions will be subject to ordinary income tax only.

1 A “qualified” distribution occurs when the Roth account has been in place for five taxable years (from the year of first contribution) and one of the following events has oc-curred: (1) attainment of age 59 ½; (2) disability; or (3) death.

2 Contribution limits for the UTSaver TSA may vary based on income, years of service, previous deferrals, and other factors. Contact your Benefits Office for a calculation of your personal contribution limit.

3 For one or more of the employee’s last three calendar years ending before the year in which the employee attains normal retirement age. The special catch-up amount is $17,500 for 2013. May not be used simultaneously with the age 50 and over catch-up.

27Retirement Program Information for Active Employees Voluntary Retirement Programs

Your UTRetirement Programs Authorized Providers Authorized

Provider

FIDELITY (800) 343-0860

www.fidelity.com/ut

ING (866) 506-2199

www.ingretirement-plans.com/utexas

LINCOLN (800) 454-6265 *8 www.lfg.com/ut

TIAA-CREF (800) 842-2776

www.tiaa-cref.org/utexas

VALIC (800) 448-2542

www.valic.com/utsystem

Products

MUTUAL FUNDS

LIFECYCLE FUNDS

SELF-DIRECTED BROKERAGE ACCT.

ANNUITIES

MUTUAL FUNDS

LIFECYCLE FUNDS


ANNUITIES

MUTUAL FUNDS

LIFESPAN MODELS


ANNUITIES

MUTUAL FUNDS

LIFECYCLE FUNDS


ANNUITIES

MUTUAL FUNDS

LIFECYCLE FUNDS


SERVICES AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO THE EMPLOYEE

Face-to-face counseling appointment Yes Yes Yes

Yes. On campus or at our local offices in Austin, Houston, Dallas

Yes. By on-staff VALIC financial advisor.

Discuss UT Retirement Plan Options Yes Yes Yes Yes. By phone or in

person. Yes

Assess employee risk tolerance and retirement goals

Yes Yes Yes

Yes. Comprehensive services and tools are available online, by phone, or in person.

Yes. Educational materials and financial analysis online or in person.

Consider outside assets with no advice on those assets

Yes Yes Yes

Yes. The Advice tool/service considers outside assets, which can also be tracked via our 360 Degree Net Worth tool on the participant website.

Yes. Online aggregator helps track assets. Rollover help on request.

Provide asset allocation models and the list of available company funds

Yes Yes Yes

Yes. Objective Advice and allocation recommendations available online, by phone, or in person.

Yes. Allocation modeling and investment planning online or in person.

Advice on fund selectionYes. Online or in person. Yes Yes

Yes. Objective Advice is available online, by phone, or in person.

Yes. Online or in person.

Free financial planning services Yes Yes

Yes. Receive retirement analysis at no cost from local Retirement Consultants

Yes. Full Financial and Wealth Planning services at no additional cost.

Yes. Receive retirement analysis at no cost from on-staff advisor.

Interactive calculatorsYes, www.fidelity.com or www.fidelity.com/ut

Yes Yes, www.lfg.comYes. www.tiaa-cref.org/utexas

Yes, www.valic.com/utsystem

Financial workshops and seminars

Yes, Online, on Campus, & at local Fidelity Investor Centers

YesYes, online or in person at no additional cost

Yes. Online or in person at no cost.

Yes. Online or in person. No cost.

Access, manage, followOnline, mobile apps, Facebook, and Twitter Yes Online, Facebook,

TwitterOnline, mobile apps, Facebook, and Twitter

Online, mobile apps, Facebook, Twitter

Investment fund enrollment

Online Enrollment or downloadable forms at: www.fidelity.com/ut

Online or by downloadable form at: https://utexas.prepare4myfuture.com/

Forms may be downloaded at: www.lfg.com/ut

Online from the TIAACREF UT site at: www.tiaa-cref.org/utexas

Easy enrollment online at: www.valic.com/utsystem or with a VALIC financial advisor

SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR A FEE TO THE EMPLOYEE

Actively manage company accounts No Yes -

mutual funds only No Yes Yes

28Resources Wellness Resources

Resources In addition to the robust UT Benefits, additional resources are available to help you stay financially and physically healthy. If you have specific

questions about any of these resources, please feel free to contact customer service for the sponsoring plan vendor.

WELLNESS RESOURCES

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a benefit of your UT employment that provides confidential, professional assistance to help resolve problems that affect your personal life or job perfor-mance. The program is designed to allow you to seek help when you need it, at no charge.

To find out more about the EAP or to make an appointment, select your UT institution from the directory available on the EAP homepage at www.livingwell.utsystem.edu/eap.htm.

24/7 Nurseline (BCBSTX)

Health concerns don’t always follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Fortu-nately, you can call the toll-free Nurseline 24 hours a day, seven days a week to get the information you need. In addition to speaking with a registered nurse, you also have the option to access an audio library of more than 1,000 health topics—from aller-gies to women’s health—with more than 600 topics available in Spanish. Call the 24/7 Nurseline toll-free at (888) 315-9473.

Special Beginnings® Prenatal Program (BCBSTX)

This prenatal program can help guide you or your covered depen-dent through pregnancy and postpartum care. The program provides support and education, pregnancy risk factor iden-tification and ongoing communication and monitoring from pregnancy until six weeks after delivery. Enrolled mothers-to-be receive personal contact from program staff who can help them better understand and manage their pregnancies and coordinate care with their doctor. Call Special Beginnings at (888) 421-7781. Women who enroll in their first trimester and complete the Special Beginnings program will receive a $25 Target gift card after delivery.

Condition Management (BCBSTX)

If you experience a complex medical situation, registered nurse case managers can help you or a family member cope with the situation, identify and achieve your goals and access many of the services you need. Voluntary health improvement programs are available to help members with cancer, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, diabetes, metabolic syndrome (high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity) and low back pain. To request condi-tion management, call (800) 462-3275.

Lifestyle Management (BCBSTX)

For participants who want to lose weight or stop smoking, UT SELECT coverage also features lifestyle management programs, composed of licensed masters level social workers and licensed professional counselors, who promote wellness through a holistic approach of behavioral coaching, clinical coaching, education and condition management. To enroll in a lifestyle management program, please call toll-free at (800) 462-3275.

Gaps in Care Alerts (Express Scripts)

While advances in the pharmaceutical treatment of disease have greatly improved clinical outcomes for patients with chronic and complex medical conditions, the significant potential for essential medications to improve patient health is often not achieved due to gaps in patient care. For example, gaps in care, such as poor adher-ence with essential medication, are associated with poorer clinical outcomes and higher total costs.

Now there’s a new online safety feature that could help protect you and your family. It’s already available at no cost to you as part of your UT SELECT plan.

It’s easy to use and works whether you get your medications at a retail pharmacy or by mail from the Express Scripts Pharmacy®. All you need to do is register at www.express-scripts.com/ut.

29Resources Wellness Resources

After your one-time registration, any alerts will automatically be waiting for you whenever you log in to www.express-scripts.com/ut. These personalized alerts identify potential risks and enable you to take action quickly. They could help you avoid unnecessary hospitalization, prevent setbacks to your health, and stay on track with taking your medications as prescribed by your doctor

Alerts are based on established medical and scientific guidelines designed to help promote better health.

This protection works for people who take medications regularly (typically 3 months or more) for an ongoing condition, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes. People with one or more chronic conditions are more likely to require medical care and hospitalization if they do not take their medications as prescribed, so having this added protection could make a differ-ence.

You can take advantage of this new online safety feature today by registering at Express-Scripts.com/ut. You will need your prescrip-tion drug ID card and a recent prescription number. If you are already registered on Express-Scripts.com/ut, your new online safety feature is already activated and your protection is working

Superior Vision’s SmartAlert Program (Superior Vision)

Superior Vision’s SmartAlert provides an easy way to foster communication between you, your Superior Vision eye care provider and your primary care physician or specialist.

This tool is the My Vision Lifestyle Update* form and is located on the Superior Vision website at www.superiorvision.com/ut in the member portal. You should print a copy of the form, review and answer the questions carefully, then share this form with your Superior Vision provider during your next eye exam appointment.

*Superior Vision Services makes no representation about the suit-ability of this information for medical purposes or any other purpose. In no event shall Superior Vision be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, arising out of or in connection with the use of this form.

30Resources Wise Consumer Resources

WISE CONSUMER RESOURCES

My Rx Choices (Express Scripts)

An industry-leading prescription savings program, My Rx Choices is offered as an enhancement to your benefit plan. Here you can view a single presentation of medications with potential savings and comparison shop for available lower cost alternatives. You also have the option to have Express Scripts contact physicians on your behalf to review options with your doctor and request approval for equivalent conversions received through mail.

Personalized Medicine Program (Express Scripts)

Your prescription drug coverage includes the Personalized Medi-cine Program, a program that incorporates genetic testing to optimize prescription drug therapies for certain conditions. The conditions, drugs and testing covered by the program will change from time to time as new genetic tests become available and are included in the program. The Personalized Medicine Program is available to participants meeting a specified clinical profile who are prescribed qualifying medications. The most up-to-date infor-mation on the conditions and drugs covered by the program can be accessed online at www.express-scripts.com/ut or by calling an Express Scripts customer service representative at (800) 818-0155.

If you are a qualified participant, additional services are available to you through the Personalized Medicine Program at no addi-tional cost. The Personalized Medicine Program includes: (i) access to certain specified genetic tests administered and analyzed by one of several designated clinical laboratories; and (ii) a clinical program that includes the interpretation of test results and consul-tation with your prescriber by a representative of Express Scripts trained specifically in genetic testing. Express Scripts will also offer on-going outreach and education to physicians and patients when appropriate.

When you qualify, Express Scripts will contact you and your physician to enroll you in the program. With approval from your physician, the clinical laboratory will facilitate the processing of a genetic test and share the results of the test with your physician and Express Scripts. The results of the genetic test are for informa-tional purposes only; any dosing or medication changes remain in the sole discretion of your physician. Your participation is volun-tary and if you decide to participate, Express Scripts will facilitate your coverage under the program.

Worry-free Fills (Express Scripts)

Express Scripts has created the Worry-free Fills™ (WFF) program, so your prescriptions can be refilled automatically. When you enroll your eligible prescriptions in WFF, there’s no need to call or order your refills. As you near the end of your current supply, we’ll automatically send your next refill using your existing address and payment information. To enroll in WFF, visit www.express-scripts.com/ut, or call Member Services at (800) 818-0155.

Note: For safety and other reasons, prescriptions for some medica-tions are not eligible to be automatically filled. These prescrip-tions include specialty medications, controlled substances, and over-the-counter medications. When a prescription expires, you will need to get a new one and re-enroll that prescription in Worry-free Fills; the new prescription or a renewal of the earlier prescription will not be enrolled automatically.

Blue Access for MembersSM (BCBSTX)

Go to www.bcbstx.com/ut, log onto Blue Access for Members, and:

• Check the status of a claim and your claims history• Confirm who in your family is covered under your plan• View and print an explanation of benefits (EOB)* for a claim• Locate a doctor or hospital in the Network• Sign up to receive claim status email alerts• Request email notification of finalized claims• Request a new or replacement ID card or print a temporary

ID card

*BCBSTX no longer mails an explanation of benefits (EOB) state-ment to UT SELECT participants unless they specifically request that their EOBs be mailed. Always review your EOBs following medical treatment to ensure the accuracy of provider billing and payment.

31Resources Wise Consumer Resources

Cost Estimator (BCBSTX)

When your physician has recommended a medical procedure, you can easily find and review the outcome history of procedures previously performed at hospitals using the Cost Estimator tool. You can also use this tool to estimate your costs for common medical procedures.

The costs displayed are estimates for the selected service or proce-dure and are not a guarantee of charges, payments or benefits. Costs may vary depending on the services performed as part of undergoing treatment. Always confirm that the facility you choose is a network provider and that the procedure is covered under your benefits plan.

To use the Cost Estimator, log into Blue Access for MembersSM within www.bcbstx.com/ut, then click the My Coverage tab and select Cost Estimator.

Savings Calculator (PayFlex)

The savings calculator will help you plan for your enrollment elections by estimating your expenses during the year. See https://utflex.healthhub.com and click on savings calculator.

Dependent Day Care Tax Credit Wizard (PayFlex)

This tool is designed to help you determine the best way for you and your family to take advantage of the tax savings allowed by the IRS. To access the tax credit wizard, go to https://utflex.healthhub.com, click on My HealthHub Resources, Planning Tools, and then Dependent Care Tax Wizard.

32Resources Discounts/Value Added Services

DISCOUNTS/VALUE ADDED SERVICES

Blue365 (BCBSTX)

Blue365 has a range of new features and greater discounts from top national and local retailers on fitness gear, gym memberships, family activities, healthy eating options and much more. Once you register on the Blue365 website at blue365deals.com/BCBSTX, you will receive weekly “Featured Deals,” which will offer addi-tional discounts from leading health companies and online retailers that are available for a short period of time.

To learn more, visit the Blue365 website at blue365deals.com/BCBSTX.

Jenny Craig®

877-JENNY70 (877-536-6970)

Jenny Craig can help you reach your weight-loss goals. You will get one-on-one support given by a trained weight-loss expert. Your consultant will give you a tailored program based on the essential components of successful weight management: food, body, mind. You can meet with your consultant in person at a local center. Or you can enjoy the ease of the Jenny Craig At Home program.

Life Time® Fitness

Life Time Fitness offers a total health fitness experience no matter your fitness level, interests, schedule or budget.

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Dental Products

877-333-0121

Get savings on dental packages containing the latest in Oral B®’ power toothbrushes and Crest®’ products. The dental packages from P&G can help you improve the health of your teeth and gums. Packages may contain items such as an electric toothbrush, mouth rinse, floss, and many more.

TruHearing

800-687-4617

Save on digital hearing aids through TruHearing. Get a hearing test at no extra charge when performed to fit a hearing aid. Enjoy a 45-day, money-back guarantee and a three-year warranty. Also get a choice of hearing aid styles at a number of price levels and enough batteries to last a year when you buy a hearing aid.

UT SELECT is administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, a Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas provides administrative claims payment services only and does not assume any financial risk or obligation with respect to claims.

International SOS (UT System)

When traveling abroad, coverage is provided for your medical needs through your UT SELECT program; however, additional services are available through the UT System-wide International SOS program. This is a comprehensive, 24-hour medical response organization that provides international assistance services world-wide through the use of multilingual alarm centers on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. International SOS responds to calls for help and advice from students, travelers and expatriates, managing issues from the simplest task of a doctor referral to the most complex emergency evacuation. Membership is included for no charge for staff, faculty and students when traveling abroad on official UT business, and is available at a discount when traveling for a personal trip. You may obtain a membership card from your institution travel office. All UT-related travel abroad not booked using one of the University’s contracted travel agencies should be reported to International SOS in advance. This can be done via the UT System SOS portal at www.internationalsos.com (use U.T. System Membership # 11BSGC000037 to log on). International SOS is not a Uniform Group Insurance Program benefit

33Legal Notices Uniform Summary of Benefits and Coverage

Legal Notices

UNIFORM SUMMARY OF BENEFITS AND COVERAGEThe uniform Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) provision of the Affordable Care Act requires all insurers and group health plans to provide consumers with an SBC to describe key plan features in a mandated format, including limitations and exclusions. The provision also requires that consumers have access to a uniform glossary of terms commonly used in health care coverage. The UT SELECT SBCs are available online. To review an SBC for UT SELECT PPO or Out-of-Area coverage, visit the website, www.bcbstx.com/ut. You can view the glossary at www.dol.gov/ebsa/pdf/SBCUniformGlossary.pdf. To request a copy of these documents free of charge, you may call the SBC Hotline at 1-855-756-4448.

UT SELECT MEDICAL PLAN OPT OUT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE (PHS) ACT

Group health plans sponsored by State governmental employers, such as UT System must generally comply with certain requirements in title XXVII of the federal Public Health Services Act. However, the Act also permits State governmental employers that sponsor “self-funded” health plans (rather than provide coverage through a health insurance policy) to elect to exempt the self-funded plan from such requirements. UT System has elected to exempt the UT SELECT Medical plan, which is self-funded, from the following requirements:

•Protectionagainstlimitingstaysinconnectionwiththebirthtolessthan48hoursforavaginaldelivery,and96 hours for a cesarean section. (Newborn and Mother’s Health Protection Act)

•Certain requirements to provide benefits for reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy. (Women’sHealth & Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) of 1988)

•Protectionagainsthavingbenefitsformentalhealthandsubstanceabusedisordersbesubjecttomorerestric-tions than apply to medical and surgical benefits covered by the plan.

•Continuedcoverageforuptooneyearforadependentchildwhoiscoveredunderaplansolelybasedonstudent status, who takes a medically necessary leave of absence from a post-secondary educational institu-tion. (Michelle’s Law)

The exemption from these federal requirements will be in effect for the 2013-2014 plan year. The election may be renewed for subsequent plan years.

However, UT System currently voluntarily provides coverage that substantially complies with the requirements of the Newborn and Mother’s Protection Act and the WHCRA. Information about coverage available to newborns and mothers after delivery and coverage for reconstructive surgery can be found in the UT SELECT Medical plan guide.

34Legal Notices Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage

MEDICARE PART D NOTICE OF CREDITABLE COVERAGE

Important Notice from The University of Texas System Office of Employee Benefits About Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare

Please read this notice carefully and keep it where you can find it. This notice has information about your current prescription drug coverage with The University of Texas System and about your options under Medi-care’s prescription drug coverage. This information can help you decide whether or not you want to join a Medicare drug plan. If you are considering joining, you should compare your current coverage, including which drugs are covered at what cost, with the coverage and costs of the plans offering Medicare prescription drug coverage in your area. Information about where you can get help to make decisions about your prescrip-tion drug coverage is at the end of this notice.

There are two important things you need to know about your current coverage and Medicare’s prescrip-tion drug coverage:

1. Medicare prescription drug coverage became avail-able in 2006 to everyone with Medicare. You can get this coverage if you join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or join a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) that offers prescription drug coverage. All Medicare drug plans provide at least a standard level of coverage set by Medicare. Some plans may also offer more coverage for a higher monthly premium.

2. The University of Texas System Office of Employee Benefits has determined that the prescription drug coverage offered by the UT SELECT Medical plan is, on average for all plan participants, expected to pay out as much as standard Medicare prescription drug coverage pays and is therefore considered Creditable Coverage. Because your existing coverage is Creditable Coverage, you can keep this coverage and not pay a higher premium (a penalty) if you later decide to join a Medicare drug plan.

When Can You Join A Medicare Drug Plan? You can join a Medicare drug plan when you first become eligible for Medicare and each year from October 15th to December 7th.

However, if you lose your current creditable prescrip-tion drug coverage, through no fault of your own, you will also be eligible for a two (2) month Special Enroll-ment Period (SEP) to join a Medicare drug plan.

What Happens To Your Current Coverage If You Decide to Join A Medicare Drug Plan? Enrollees of the UT SELECT Medical plan are automatically enrolled in prescription drug coverage. It is not possible to enroll in UT SELECT Medical coverage and decline or waive the prescription drug portion of the coverage. If you decide to join a Medicare drug plan, you are not required to drop your current UT SELECT Medical plan coverage. If you elect part D coverage in addition to your UT SELECT Medical coverage, the pharmacy benefits you are eligible for under your UT SELECT Medical will coordinate with your Part D coverage.

If you do decide to join a Medicare drug plan and drop your current UT SELECT Medical plan coverage, be aware that you and your dependents will be able to get this coverage back during annual enrollment or following a qualified change of status event.

When Will You Pay A Higher Premium (Penalty) To Join A Medicare Drug Plan? You should also know that if you drop or lose your current coverage with the UT SELECT Medical plan and don’t join a Medi-care drug plan within 63 continuous days after your current coverage ends, you may pay a higher premium (a penalty) to join a Medicare drug plan later.

If you go 63 continuous days or longer without cred-itable prescription drug coverage, your monthly premium may go up by at least 1% of the Medicare base beneficiary premium per month for every month that you did not have that coverage. For example, if you go nineteen months without creditable coverage, your premium may consistently be at least 19% higher than the Medicare base beneficiary premium. You may have to pay this higher premium (a penalty) as long as you have Medicare prescription drug coverage. In addition, you may have to wait until the following October to join.

35Legal Notices Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable Coverage

For More Information About This Notice Or Your Current Prescription Drug Coverage

Contact your institution Benefits Office for additional information. NOTE: You’ll get this notice each year. You will also get it before the next period you can join a Medicare drug plan, and if this coverage through the UT SELECT Medical plan changes. You also may request a copy of this notice at any time from The Office of Employee Benefits or your institution Bene-fits Office.

For More Information About Your Options Under Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage

More detailed information about Medicare plans that offer prescription drug coverage is in the “Medicare & You” handbook. You’ll get a copy of the handbook in the mail every year from Medicare. You may also be contacted directly by Medicare drug plans.

For more information about Medicare prescription drug coverage:

Visit www.medicare.gov

Call your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (see the inside back cover of your copy of the “Medi-care & You” handbook for their telephone number) for personalized help

Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

If you have limited income and resources, extra help paying for Medicare prescription drug coverage is avail-able. For information about this extra help, visit Social Security on the web at www.socialsecurity.gov/, or call them at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

Remember: Keep this Creditable Coverage notice. If you decide to join one of the Medicare drug plans, you may be required to provide a copy of this notice when you join to show whether or not you have main-tained creditable coverage and, therefore, whether or not you are required to pay a higher premium (a penalty).

36Legal Notices Continuation Of Group Coverage (COBRA)

CONTINUATION OF GROUP COVERAGE (COBRA)

If you or your dependents lose eligibility for coverage, UT will offer you the option to continue coverage for any UT medical, dental, vision, and/or UT FLEX Health Care Reimbursement Account plan. You are responsible for the full premium for elected COBRA coverage plus a 2% administration fee. For information regarding the conditions for continuation of coverage, please contact your institution Benefits Office.

If you lose eligibility for coverage and are already enrolled in the Basic or Voluntary Group Term Life, Long-Term Disability and/or Long-Term Care plans, you may also be able to access a conversion benefit provided directly to you under an individual plan from the plan carrier. To do so, you must obtain the required form(s) from your institution Benefits Office and forward them to the appropriate plan carrier within 31 days of the end of the month in which your eligibility status changes or terminates.

GENETIC INFORMATION NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT OF 2008

The Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers and other entities covered by GINA Title II from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual, except as specifically allowed by this law. To comply with this law, UT System will generally never require a UT System benefits participant to provide any genetic information when responding to any request for medical information in connection with enrollment in any UT System benefits plan or accessing any of your UT System plan benefits. Genetic information as defined by GINA, includes an individual’s family medical history, the results of an individual’s or family member’s genetic tests, the fact that an individual or an individual’s family member sought or received genetic services, and genetic information of a fetus carried by an individual’s family member or an embryo lawfully held by an individual or family member receiving assistive reproductive services. There may be circumstances where your health care provider may recommend that an individual undergo genetic testing for health reasons and in some cases a UT System plan may request the results of a genetic test to determine payment of a claim for benefits, but only the minimum amount of information necessary in order to determine payment. For more information about GINA see www.dol.gov/ebsa/faqs/faq-GINA.html.

37Legal Notices Notice of Privacy Practices

NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMRevised Effective September 23, 2013

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION.

PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

I. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE. This Notice of Privacy Practices (this “Notice”) describes the privacy practices of the UT SELECT, UT DENTAL SELECT an UT FLEX Self-funded Group Health Plans (“the Plans”) which are funded by The University of Texas System and administered by the Office of the Employee Benefits within the Uni-versity of Texas System Administration (System). Federal law requires System to make sure that any medical informa-tion that it collects, creates or holds on behalf of the Plans that identifies you remains private. Federal law also requires System to maintain this Notice of System’s legal duties and privacy practices with respect to your medical information. Specifically, this Notice describes how System may use or disclose your medical information (see Section II), your rights concerning your medical information (see Section III), how you may contact System regarding System’s privacy policies (see Section IV), and System’s right to revise this Notice (see Section V).

System will abide by the terms of this Notice as long as it is in effect. This Notice applies to any use or disclosure of your medical information occurring on or after the effective date written at the top of this page, even if System created or received the information before the effective date. This Notice will no longer apply once a revised version of this Notice becomes effective.

II. HOW SYSTEM MAY USE OR DISCLOSE YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION. System may use or disclose your medical information only as described in this Section II

A. Treatment. System may disclose your medical information to a health care provider for your medical treatment.B. Payment. System may use or disclose your medical information in order to determine premiums, determine whether

System is responsible for payment of your health care, and make payments for your health care. For example, before paying a doctor’s bill, System may use your medical information to determine whether the terms of your Plan cover the medical care you received. System may also disclose your medical information to a health care provider or other person as needed for that person’s payment activities.

C. Health Care Operations. System may use or disclose your medical information in order to conduct “health care operations.” Health care operations are activities that federal law considers important to System’s successful opera-tion. As examples, System may use your complying with contracts and applicable laws. In addition, System may contact you to give you information about treatment alternatives or other health-related services that may interest you. System may also disclose your medical information to a health care provider or other health plan that is involved with your health care, as needed for that person’s quality-related medical information to evaluate the performance of participating providers in a Plans’ networks, and System may disclose your medical information to an auditor who will make sure that a third party administrator of a Plan is health care operations.

D. Required by Law. System will use or disclose your medical information if a federal, state, or local law requires it to do so.

E. Required by Military Authority. If you are a member of the Armed Forces or a foreign military, System may use or disclose your medical information if the appropriate military authorities require it to do so.

F. Serious Threat to Health or Safety. System may use or disclose your medical information if necessary because of a serious threat to someone’s health or safety.


G. Limited Data Set. System may use or disclose your medical information for purposes of health care operations, research, or public health activities if the information is stripped of direct identifiers and the recipient agrees to keep the information confidential.

H. Disclosure to You. System may disclose your medical information to you or to a third party to whom you request us in writing to disclose your medical information.

I. Disclosures to Individuals Involved with Your Health Care. System may use or disclose your medical informa-tion in order to tell someone responsible for your care about your location or condition. System may disclose your medical information to your relative, friend, or other person you identify, if the information relates to that person’s involvement with your health care or payment for your health care.

J. Disclosures to Business Associates. System may contract or otherwise arrange with other entities or System offices to perform services on behalf of the Plans. System may then disclose your medical information to these “Business As-sociates,” and these Business Associates will use or disclose your medical information only to the extent System would be able to do so under the terms of this Section II. These Business Associates are also required to comply with federal law that regulates your medical information privacy. To the extent that System offices serve as Business Associates to other institutions within The University of Texas System that are Covered Entities, those offices will comply with those institutions’ Privacy Policies and Notices of Privacy Policies as to those institutions’ PHI they maintain, access or use as their Business Associates of those institutions.

K. Other Disclosures. System may also disclose your medical information to:• Authorized federal officials for intelligence, counterintelligence, and other national security activities authorized

by law;• Law enforcement officials if they need the information to investigate a crime or to identify or locate a suspect, fugi-

tive, material witness, or missing person;• Health oversight agencies, if authorized by law, in order to monitor the health care system, government benefit

programs, or compliance with civil rights laws;• Persons authorized by law to receive public health information, including reports of disease, injury, birth, death,

child abuse or neglect, food problems, or product defects;• Persons authorized by law to receive the information under a court order, subpoena, discovery request, warrant,

summons, or similar process;• Persons who need the information to comply with workers’ compensation laws or similar programs providing

benefits for work-related injuries or illnesses;• Governmental agencies authorized to receive reports of abuse if you are a victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic

violence;• Coroners or medical examiners, after your death, to identify you, to determine your cause of death, or as otherwise

authorized by law;• Funeral directors, after your death, who need the information;• The Secretary of Health and Human Services, a federal agency that investigates compliance with federal privacy

law.L. Incidental Uses and Disclosures. Uses and disclosures that occur incidentally with a use or disclosure described in

this Section II may occur notwithstanding System’s reasonable safeguards to limit such incidental uses and disclo-sures.

M. Written Authorization. System may use or disclose your medical information under circumstances that are not described above only if you provide permission by “written authorization.” After you provide written authorization, you may revoke that authorization, in writing, at any time by sending notice of the revocation to the Privacy Officer identified in Section IV of this Notice. If you revoke an authorization, System will no longer use or disclose your medical information under the circumstances permitted by that authorization. However, System cannot take back any disclosures already made under that authorization.

III. RESTRICTIONS.

A. System will not use your medical information for fundraising purposes.B. System will never use your genetic medical information about you for underwriting purposes. Using or disclosing

your genetic information is prohibited by federal law.


C. System does not use your medical information for marketing purposes. “Marketing” does not include face to face communications with you, or any communications for which the Plan receives no remuneration such as refill remind-ers, treatment plans, alternatives to treatment, case management, value added services provided in connection with a Plan, and other purposes related to treatment and health operations care. “Marketing” also excludes promotional gifts of nominal value provided by the Plan nor does it include refill reminders, covered entity.

D. System does not sell your medical information.

IV. YOUR RIGHTS CONCERNING YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION. You have the following rights associ-ated with your medical information:

A. Right To Request Restrictions. Although System is generally permitted to use or disclose your medical informa-tion for treatment, payment, health care operations, and notification to individuals involved with your health care, you have the right to request that System limit those uses and disclosures of medical information. You must make your request in writing to the Privacy Officer. Your request must state (1) the information you want to limit, (2) to whom you want the limit to apply, (3) the special circumstances that support your request for a restriction on Plan disclosures, and (4) if your request would impact payment, how payment will be handled. System will consider your request but does not have to agree to it. If System does agree, System will comply with your request (unless the disclosure is for your emergency treatment or is required by law) until you or System cancels the restriction. There is a form you can use to make this request which is available on the System website or by contacting Privacy Officer or the Benefits Office at The University of Texas System institution that you contact for assistance with your System insurance benefits.

B. Right To Confidential Communications. You have the right to request that System communicate your medical information to you by a certain method (for example, by e-mail) or at a certain location (for example, at a post office box). You must make your request in writing to the Privacy Officer. Your request must include the method or loca-tion desired. If your request would impact payment, you must describe how payment will be handled. Your request must indicate why disclosure of your medical information by another method or to another location could endanger you.

C. Right To Inspect and Copy. YYou have the right, in most cases, to inspect and copy your medical information maintained by or for System. You must make your request in writing to the Privacy Officer. If System denies your re-quest, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed by a licensed health care professional selected by System. If System (or a licensed health care professional performing the review on behalf of System) grants your request System will provide you with the requested access. You may request copies of such information but System may charge may charge you a reasonable fee.

D. Right To Amend. If you feel that medical information System has about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask System to amend the information. You have the right to request an amendment for as long as the information is kept by or for System. You must make your request in writing to the Privacy Officer, and you must give a reason that sup-ports your request. If System denies your request for an amendment, System will explain to you its reasons for denial and your appeal rights following denial.

E. Right To an Accounting of Disclosures. You have the right to request a list of disclosures of your medical informa-tion that have been made by System and its Business Associates. OEB does not have to list the following disclosures:• Disclosures for treatment;• Disclosures for payment;• Disclosures for health care operations;• Disclosures of a limited data set for health care operations, research, or public health activities;• Disclosures to you;• Disclosures to individuals involved with your health care;• Disclosures to authorized federal officials for national security activities;• Disclosures that occur incidentally with other permissible uses and disclosures;• Disclosures made under your written authorization; and• In certain circumstances, disclosures to law enforcement officials or health oversight agencies.You must make your request in writing to the Privacy Officer. Your request must state the time period during which the disclosures were made, which may not include dates more than six years prior to the request. System may charge you a fee for the list of disclosures if you request more than one list within 12 months.


F. Right To Make a Complaint. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a written complaint with System’s Privacy Officer or with the federal government’s Department of Health and Human Services. System will not penalize you or retaliate against you in any way if you file a complaint.

G. Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice. You have the right to request a paper copy of this Notice, even if you have received this Notice electronically. You may make your request to the Privacy Officer.

V. BREACH NOTIFICATIONS. System makes every effort to secure your health information, including the use of encryption whenever possible. In the event that any of your medical information that has not been encrypted is the subject of a breach, System will provide you with a written or electronic about the breach as required by federal law.

VI. WHOM TO CONTACT REGARDING SYSTEM’S PRIVACY POLICIES.

A. System’s Privacy Officer. To obtain a copy of the most current Notice, to exercise any of your rights described in this Notice, or to receive further information about the privacy of your medical information, you may contact System’s Privacy Officer at:

Privacy Officer c/oOffice of General CounselThe University of Texas System201 West 7th Street, Suite 600Austin, Texas 78701-2902(512) 499-4462Email: [email protected]

B. Department of Health and Human Services. To obtain further information about the federal privacy rules or to submit a complaint to the Department of Health and Human Services, you may contact the Department by tele-phone at 1-800-368-1019, by electronic mail at ([email protected]), or by regular mail addressed to:

Regional Manager, Region IVOffice of Civil RightsUS Department of Health and Human Services1301 Young StreetDallas, TX 75202(214) 767-4056TDD (214) 767-8940

C. Electronic Copy of This Notice. You may obtain an electronic copy of the most current version of this Notice at the following website: www.utsystem.edu/benefits/hipaa/.

VII. SYSTEM’S RIGHT TO REVISE THIS NOTICE. System reserves the right to change the terms of this Notice at any time. System also reserves the right to make the revised notice effective for medical information System already has about you as well as any information OEB receives while such notice is in effect. Within 60 days of a material revision to this Notice, System will provide the revised notice to all individuals then covered by a Plan. If you want to make sure that you have the latest version of this Notice, you may contact the Privacy Officer.

41Legal Notices Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Premium Assistance Under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

If you or your children are eligible for Medicaid or CHIP and you are eligible for health coverage from your employer, your State may have a premium assis-tance program that can help pay for coverage. These States use funds from their Medicaid or CHIP programs to help people who are eligible for these programs, but also have access to health insurance through their employer. If you or your children are not eligible for Medicaid or CHIP, you will not be eligible for these premium assistance programs.

If you or your dependents are already enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP and you live in a State listed below, you can contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office to find out if premium assistance is available.

If you or your dependents are NOT currently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and you think you or any of your dependents might be eligible for either of these programs, you can contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office or dial 1-877-KIDS NOW or www.insurekidsnow.gov to find out how to apply. If you qualify, you can ask the State if it has a program that might help you pay the premiums for an employer-sponsored plan.

Once it is determined that you or your dependents are eligible for premium assistance under Medicaid or CHIP, as well as eligible under your employer plan, your employer must permit you to enroll in your employer plan if you are not already enrolled. This is called a “special enrollment” opportunity, and you must request coverage within 60 days of being deter-mined eligible for premium assistance. If you have questions about enrolling in your employer plan, you can contact the Department of Labor electronically at www.askebsa.dol.gov or by calling toll-free 1-866-444-EBSA (3272).

If you live in one of the following States, you may be eligible for assistance paying your employer health plan premiums. The following list of States is current as of January 31, 2013. You should contact your State for further information on eligibility.

ALABAMA – MedicaidWebsite: www.medicaid.alabama.gov Phone: 1-855-692-5447

ALASKA – MedicaidWebsite: http://health.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/medicaid/Phone (Outside of Anchorage): 1-888-318-8890Phone (Anchorage): 907-269-6529

ARIZONA – CHIPWebsite: www.azahcccs.gov/applicantsPhone (Outside of Maricopa County): 1-877-764-5437Phone (Maricopa County): 602-417-5437

COLORADO – Medicaid Medicaid Website: www.colorado.gov/Medicaid Phone (In state): 1-800-866-3513Medicaid Phone (Out of state): 1-800-221-3943

FLORIDA – MedicaidWebsite: https://www.flmedicaidtplrecovery.com/Phone: 1-877-357-3268

GEORGIA – MedicaidWebsite: http://dch.georgia.gov/ Click on Programs, then Medicaid, then Health Insur-ance Premium Payment (HIPP)Phone: 1-800-869-1150

MEDICAID AND THE CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (CHIP)


IDAHO – Medicaid and CHIPMedicaid Website: www.accesstohealthinsurance.idaho.govMedicaid Phone: 1-800-926-2588CHIP Website: www.medicaid.idaho.govCHIP Phone: 1-800-926-2588

INDIANA – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.in.gov/fssaPhone: 1-800-889-9948

IOWA – MedicaidWebsite: www.dhs.state.ia.us/hipp/Phone: 1-888-346-9562

KANSAS – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/Phone: 1-800-792-4884

KENTUCKY – MedicaidWebsite: http://chfs.ky.gov/dms/default.htmPhone: 1-800-635-2570

LOUISIANA – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.lahipp.dhh.louisiana.govPhone: 1-888-695-2447

MAINE – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/OIAS/public-assistance/index.htmlPhone: 1-800-977-6740TTY 1-800-977-6741

MASSACHUSETTS – Medicaid and CHIPWebsite: http://www.mass.gov/MassHealthPhone: 1-800-462-1120

MINNESOTA – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/Click on Health Care, then Medical AssistancePhone: 1-800-657-3629

MISSOURI – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.dss.mo.gov/mhd/participants/pages/hipp.htmPhone: 573-751-2005

MONTANA – MedicaidWebsite: http://medicaidprovider.hhs.mt.gov/clientpages/clientindex.shtmlPhone: 1-800-694-3084

NEBRASKA – MedicaidWebsite: www.ACCESSNebraska.ne.govPhone: 1-800-992-0900

NEVADA – Medicaid Medicaid Website: http://dwss.nv.gov/Medicaid Phone: 1-800-992-0900

NEW HAMPSHIRE – MedicaidWebsite: www.dhhs.nh.gov/oii/documents/hippapp.pdfPhone: 603-271-5218

NEW JERSEY – Medicaid and CHIPMedicaid Website: http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/medicaid/Medicaid Phone: 609-631-2392CHIP Website: http://www.njfamilycare.org/index.htmlCHIP Phone: 1-800-701-0710

NEW YORK – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.nyhealth.gov/health_care/medicaid/Phone: 1-800-541-2831

NORTH CAROLINA – Medicaid and CHIPWebsite: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dmaPhone: 919-855-4100

NORTH DAKOTA – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/medicalserv/medicaid/Phone: 1-800-755-2604

OKLAHOMA – Medicaid and CHIPWebsite: http://www.insureoklahoma.orgPhone: 1-888-365-3742

OREGON – Medicaid and CHIPWebsite: http://www.oregonhealthykids.govhttp://www.hijossaludablesoregon.govPhone: 1-877-314-5678


PENNSYLVANIA – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/hippPhone: 1-800-692-7462

RHODE ISLAND – MedicaidWebsite: www.ohhs.ri.govPhone: 401-462-5300

SOUTH CAROLINA – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.scdhhs.govPhone: 1-888-549-0820

SOUTH DAKOTA – MedicaidWebsite: http://dss.sd.govPhone: 1-888-828-0059

TEXAS – MedicaidWebsite: https://www.gethipptexas.com/Phone: 1-800-440-0493

UTAH – Medicaid and CHIP Website: http://health.utah.gov/uppPhone: 1-866-435-7414

VERMONT– MedicaidWebsite: http://www.greenmountaincare.org/Phone: 1-800-250-8427

VIRGINIA – Medicaid and CHIPMedicaid Website: http://www.dmas.virginia.gov/rcp-HIPP.htmMedicaid Phone: 1-800-432-5924CHIP Website: http://www.famis.org/CHIP Phone: 1-866-873-2647

WASHINGTON – MedicaidWebsite: http://hrsa.dshs.wa.gov/premiumpymt/Apply.shtmPhone: 1-800-562-3022 ext. 15473WEST VIRGINIA – MedicaidWebsite: www.dhhr.wv.gov/bms/ Phone: 1-877-598-5820, HMS Third Party Liability

WISCONSIN – MedicaidWebsite: http://www.badgercareplus.org/pubs/p-10095.htmPhone: 1-800-362-3002

WYOMING – MedicaidWebsite: http://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/equalitycarePhone: 307-777-7531

To see if any more States have added a premium as-sistance program since January 31, 2013, or for more information on special enrollment rights, you can contact either:

U.S. Department of LaborEmployee Benefits Security Administrationwww.dol.gov/ebsa1-866-444-EBSA (3272)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Serviceswww.cms.hhs.gov1-877-267-2323, Ext. 61565

44Benefits Cost Worksheet for Employees Plan Year 2013-2014

BENEFITS COST WORKSHEET FOR EMPLOYEES Plan Year 2013-2014

This is NOT an enrollment form. You must enroll online using MY UT BENEFITS during Annual Enrollment or, for new Employees at institutions not participating in MY UT BENEFITS Initial Enrollment, through your institution’s Benefits Office.

Please remember that this form only provides you (the subscriber) with an estimate of your total out-of-pocket cost per month based on state-appropriated funds and contracted premium rates. Be sure to review available benefits materials for more information on the plans listed.

For each section, figure the correct cost and enter it in the TOTAL boxes to the right of each section.

MEDICAL OUT-OF-POCKET COST PER MONTH Full-Time Employees: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS

Plan Available – Worldwide Subscriber Only

Subscriber & Spouse

Subscriber & Child(ren)

Subscriber & Family MEDICAL

UT SELECT $0 $214.22 $224.05 $421.86(FULL-TIME)

TOTAL

Medical Plan Rates include:Prescription benefit coverage + $20,000 Life + $20,000 AD&D

Full-time = Appointed for at least 40 hours per week $

OR

MEDICAL OUT-OF-POCKET COST PER MONTH Part-Time Employees: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF TEXAS

Plan Available – Worldwide Subscriber Only

Subscriber & Spouse


Subscriber & Family MEDICAL

UT SELECT $248.77 $593.40 $556.26 $885.26(PART-TIME)

TOTAL

Medical Plan Rates include:Prescription benefit coverage + $20,000 Life + $20,000 AD&D

Part-time = Appointed for at least 20 hours but less than 40 hours per week $

TOBACCO PREMIUM PROGRAM (TPP)

Tobacco User(s) Non-user Subscriber Spouse Child(ren) TPP TOTAL2

Tobacco User(s) Cost $0 $30.00 $30.00 $30.001 $

1 Maximum cost of $30 per month regardless of how many covered dependent children use tobacco. 2 Maximum cost per family is $90 per month

DENTAL OUT-OF-POCKET COST PER MONTH DELTA DENTAL

Plans Available Subscriber Only

Subscriber & Spouse


Subscriber & Family

DENTAL TOTAL

NATIONWIDE

UT SELECT Dental $30.86 $58.58 $64.57 $91.81

UT SELECT Dental Plus $53.19 $101.01 $111.46 $158.80

CERTAIN AREAS IN TEXAS

DeltaCare Dental HMO $8.55 $16.25 $17.96 $25.65 $

VISION OUT-OF-POCKET COST PER MONTH SUPERIOR VISION

Plans Available Subscriber Only

Subscriber & Spouse


Subscriber & Family

VISION TOTALSuperior Vision $6.80 $10.76 $10.96 $17.40

Superior Vision Plus $10.80 $16.76 $17.96 $25.40 $

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LIFE OUT-OF-POCKET COST PER MONTH DEARBORN NATIONAL

Enter your basic annual earnings (or contract salary) rounded up to the next $1,000 increment (e.g. $51,454 = $52,000). A

Select from 1-6 times basic annual earnings and enter how many times your earnings you desire for coverage amount. Enter a number from 1 to 6 (see 1 below). B

Enter Elected Coverage Amount:Multiply A x B and enter amount here. If C is greater than $1.5 million, enter $1.5 million. C

Divide total in C by 1,000 to determine units of $1,000 for premium calculation. Enter here. D

Refer to Employee Rate Chart below. Enter the rate that corresponds with your age on September 1, 2013. E

To determine the premium cost per month, multiply D x E. F

The remainder of the Life Out-of-Pocket calculation section relates to eligible dependents of Employees.

If you are electing the $10,000 Family Coverage option, enter $2.87 (see 2 below). Otherwise, enter zero. G

If you are eligible and choose to elect Spouse Coverage of $25,000, enter $15,000 (see 1 below); ORIf you are eligible and choose to elect Spouse Coverage of $50,000, enter $40,000 (see 1 below); OREnter zero.

H

Divide total in H by 1,000 to determine units of $1,000 for premium calculation. Otherwise, enter zero. I

Refer to Spouse Rate Chart below. Enter the rate that corresponds to your Spouse’s age on September 1, 2013. Otherwise, enter zero. J

LIFE TOTAL (F + L)To determine the total Spouse Coverage premium cost per month, multiply I x J. Otherwise, enter zero. K

To determine total Dependent Coverage premium cost per month, add G + K. Otherwise, enter zero. L $

EMPLOYEE RATE CHART SPOUSE RATE CHART

AGE OF SUBSCRIBER ON 9/01/13 RATE PER $1,000 COVERAGE AGE OF SPOUSE ON 9/01/13 RATE PER $1,000 COVERAGE

15 - 24 $0.055

25 - 29 $0.056

< 35 $0.038 30 - 34 $0.059

35 - 39 $0.048 35 - 39 $0.074

40 - 44 $0.065 40 - 44 $0.104

45 -49 $0.100 45 - 49 $0.159

50 -54 $0.155 50 - 54 $0.248

55 -59 $0.240 55 - 59 $0.388

60 -64 $0.375 60 - 64 $0.592

65 -69 $0.670 65 - 69 $0.884

70 and over $0.752 70 and over $1.167

1 If you are increasing your Life coverage amount or are electing Spouse coverage amounts above $10,000, Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is required.2 Provides coverage of $10,000 for each covered Dependent

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT OUT-OF-POCKET COST PER MONTH DEARBORN NATIONAL

Enter desired coverage amount in $10,000 increments.Coverage is available up to 10 times your basic annual earnings or contract salary. Basic annual earnings should be rounded up to the next $1,000 increment (e.g. $51,454 would be rounded to $52,000, maximum coverage amount of $520,000). Total employee coverage cannot exceed $1,000,000.

A

Enter desired Spouse coverage amount in increments of $10,000. The maximum Spouse coverage is 50% of the amount in item A (rounded down to nearest $10,000).Employee must have $20,000 Voluntary AD&D coverage to elect Spouse AD&D coverage.

B

If you desire Dependent child(ren) coverage, enter $10,000 in item C.Employee must have $20,000 Voluntary AD&D coverage to elect Dependent AD&D coverage. All of your eligible children are covered for one monthly premium cost.

If not electing Dependent coverage, enter zero.

C

Enter the sum of A plus the greater of B or C D AD&D TOTAL

Multiply amount in D x $.000014 for Total AD&D $

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SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) OUT-OF-POCKET COST PER MONTH DEARBORN NATIONAL

Multiply Basic MONTHLY earnings (cannot exceed $5,000) x $0.00302.

To calculate basic MONTHLY earnings, divide annual contract salary (including longevity and hazardous duty pay) by 12 months.

STD TOTAL

$

Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is required for enrollment during Annual Enrollment.

LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) OUT-OF-POCKET COST PER MONTH DEARBORN NATIONAL

Multiply Basic MONTHLY earnings (cannot exceed $20,042) x $0.00397.

To calculate basic MONTHLY earnings, divide annual contract salary (including longevity and hazardous duty pay) by 12 months.

LTD TOTAL

$

Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is required for enrollment during Annual Enrollment.

UT FLEX SALARY REDUCTIONS PER MONTH PAYFLEX

Type of Account Minimum Maximum Monthly Contribution

Health Care Reimbursement Account 1

$15 per month $2,500 Annual Election A

Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account 2

$15 per month

$5,000 Annual ElectionIf single or married filing jointly on your Federal Income Tax Return

$2,500 Annual ElectionIf married filing separately on yourFederal Income Tax Return

B

FLEX TOTAL A + B

$

1 Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA):

Administrative Fee – A $12 annual administrative fee is deducted from your first account contribution in the new plan year. If you enroll during the plan year, the administrative fee is prorated.

Maximum Election – HCRA deductions cannot exceed $2,500 per employee per calendar year for federal income tax filing purposes.

2 Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA):

Administrative Fee – A $12 annual administrative fee is deducted from your first account contribution in the new plan year. If you enroll during the plan year, the administrative fee is prorated.

Maximum Election - For a new employee hired during the plan year, the DCRA maximum annual election cannot exceed approximately $416 per month for a 12-month employee (or $555 per month for a 9-month employee) multiplied by the number of remaining months in the plan year. IMPORTANT: In any given calendar year (Jan.1-Dec.31), the DCRA deductions cannot exceed $5,000 for federal income tax filing purposes.

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LONG TERM CARE (LTC) OUT-OF-POCKET COST PER MONTH * CNA

AGE

PLAN A PLAN B

Basic Benefit with Guaranteed Benefit Increase Option Basic Benefit with Lifetime Automatic Benefit Increase Option (Inflation Protection)

$100 BENEFIT

$125 BENEFIT

$150 BENEFIT

$200 BENEFIT

$250 BENEFIT

$100 BENEFIT

$125 BENEFIT

$150 BENEFIT

$200 BENEFIT

$250 BENEFIT

<=24 6.46 8.07 9.69 12.92 16.15 40.73 50.92 61.10 81.47 101.8325 6.78 8.47 10.16 13.55 16.94 41.43 51.78 62.14 82.85 103.5726 6.96 8.71 10.45 13.93 17.41 42.20 52.76 63.31 84.41 105.5127 7.21 9.01 10.81 14.41 18.02 43.35 54.19 65.03 86.70 108.3828 7.49 9.36 11.23 14.97 18.71 44.79 55.99 67.19 89.59 111.9929 7.80 9.75 11.70 15.60 19.50 46.54 58.18 69.82 93.09 116.3630 8.13 10.17 12.20 16.27 20.33 48.49 60.61 72.73 96.97 121.2231 8.51 10.64 12.77 17.02 21.28 50.73 63.41 76.09 101.45 126.8132 8.91 11.14 13.37 17.83 22.29 53.13 66.42 79.70 106.27 132.8333 9.35 11.68 14.02 18.69 23.37 55.67 69.58 83.50 111.33 139.1634 9.83 12.29 14.75 19.66 24.58 58.43 73.04 87.65 116.86 146.0835 10.35 12.94 15.53 20.70 25.88 61.28 76.59 91.91 122.55 153.1936 10.92 13.65 16.37 21.83 27.29 64.17 80.22 96.26 128.35 160.4337 11.53 14.41 17.29 23.05 28.81 67.03 83.79 100.55 134.07 167.5838 12.16 15.20 18.24 24.32 30.41 69.69 87.11 104.54 139.38 174.2339 12.83 16.04 19.24 25.66 32.07 72.18 90.22 108.27 144.36 180.4440 13.50 16.88 20.25 27.01 33.76 74.35 92.93 111.52 148.69 185.8741 14.23 17.78 21.34 28.45 35.56 76.46 95.58 114.69 152.92 191.1542 14.98 18.73 22.47 29.96 37.45 78.41 98.01 117.61 156.81 196.0243 15.81 19.77 23.72 31.63 39.53 80.46 100.57 120.69 160.91 201.1444 16.70 20.88 25.06 33.41 41.76 82.50 103.12 123.75 165.00 206.2545 17.69 22.11 26.54 35.38 44.23 84.74 105.93 127.12 169.49 211.8646 18.78 23.48 28.17 37.56 46.95 87.22 109.02 130.83 174.44 218.0547 19.96 24.95 29.94 39.92 49.90 89.95 112.43 134.92 179.89 224.8748 21.16 26.45 31.74 42.32 52.90 92.43 115.54 138.64 184.85 231.0749 22.34 27.93 33.52 44.69 55.86 94.42 118.03 141.64 188.85 236.0650 23.52 29.40 35.28 47.03 58.79 95.97 119.96 143.96 191.94 239.9351 24.78 30.97 37.16 49.55 61.94 97.49 121.87 146.24 194.98 243.7352 26.13 32.66 39.20 52.26 65.33 99.01 123.76 148.51 198.01 247.5253 27.65 34.56 41.47 55.29 69.12 100.80 126.00 151.20 201.60 252.0054 29.41 36.76 44.11 58.82 73.52 103.10 128.88 154.66 206.21 257.7655 31.41 39.26 47.11 62.81 78.51 105.87 132.34 158.80 211.74 264.6756 33.72 42.15 50.58 67.44 84.30 109.39 136.73 164.08 218.77 273.4657 36.40 45.50 54.60 72.81 91.01 113.76 142.20 170.64 227.52 284.4058 39.18 48.97 58.77 78.36 97.94 118.12 147.65 177.18 236.24 295.3059 41.83 52.29 62.75 83.67 104.59 121.78 152.23 182.67 243.56 304.4560 44.50 55.63 66.76 89.01 111.26 125.19 156.49 187.79 250.38 312.9761 47.40 59.25 71.10 94.80 118.51 128.98 161.23 193.47 257.96 322.4662 50.61 63.26 75.91 101.21 126.51 133.19 166.49 199.79 266.38 332.9863 54.36 67.95 81.54 108.72 135.89 138.45 173.06 207.67 276.90 346.1264 58.71 73.39 88.07 117.43 146.78 144.79 180.98 217.18 289.57 361.9765 63.88 79.85 95.82 127.76 159.70 152.42 190.52 228.62 304.83 381.0466 70.06 87.57 105.08 140.11 175.14 161.69 202.11 242.53 323.38 404.2267 77.28 96.61 115.93 154.57 193.21 172.42 215.53 258.63 344.84 431.0568 85.58 106.97 128.37 171.16 213.94 184.42 230.52 276.63 368.84 461.0569 94.85 118.56 142.28 189.70 237.13 197.29 246.61 295.94 394.58 493.2370 104.87 131.09 157.31 209.74 262.18 210.48 263.09 315.71 420.95 526.1971 115.65 144.56 173.48 231.30 289.13 223.90 279.87 335.85 447.80 559.7572 127.12 158.90 190.68 254.24 317.80 237.46 296.82 356.19 474.91 593.6473 139.35 174.19 209.03 278.70 348.37 251.25 314.06 376.87 502.50 628.1274 152.03 190.03 228.04 304.06 380.07 264.83 331.04 397.25 529.67 662.0875 165.21 206.51 247.81 330.42 413.02 278.38 347.97 417.57 556.76 695.9576 178.99 223.74 268.49 357.98 447.48 292.29 365.37 438.44 584.59 730.7377 193.00 241.25 289.50 386.00 482.50 306.10 382.63 459.15 612.20 765.2578 207.92 259.90 311.88 415.85 519.81 321.45 401.81 482.17 642.90 803.6279 223.65 279.56 335.48 447.30 559.12 338.16 422.70 507.24 676.32 845.4080 240.40 300.50 360.59 480.79 600.99 356.75 445.94 535.12 713.50 891.8781 257.50 321.88 386.26 515.01 643.76 375.96 469.94 563.93 751.91 939.8982 275.24 344.05 412.86 550.48 688.11 396.35 495.44 594.52 792.70 990.8783 293.20 366.50 439.81 586.41 733.01 416.64 520.80 624.96 833.28 1041.6084 310.87 388.58 466.30 621.74 777.17 436.46 545.57 654.69 872.92 1091.1485 328.62 410.78 492.94 657.25 821.56 455.80 569.75 683.70 911.60 1139.50 LTC

TOTAL86 345.99 432.49 518.98 691.98 864.97 473.66 592.07 710.49 947.32 1184.1587 362.76 453.45 544.14 725.51 906.89 489.00 611.25 733.50 977.99 1222.4988 378.91 473.64 568.37 757.83 947.28 502.44 628.05 753.66 1004.88 1256.10

$89 395.56 494.45 593.34 791.12 988.90 515.41 644.27 773.12 1030.82 1288.5390 412.23 515.29 618.34 824.46 1030.57 528.07 660.08 792.10 1056.13 1320.17

ESTIMATED TOTAL MONTHLY OUT-OF-POCKET (Add ALL boxes and enter total) $

* EOI is not required for new Employees who enroll during their initial period of eligibility. EOI is required for all other new enrollees.

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UT ArlingtonOffice of Human ResourcesJ. D. Wetsel Bldg.1225 W. Mitchell, Ste. 212Arlington, TX 76019Phone: (817) 272-5558 Benefits Line or(817) 272- 5554Fax: (817) 272-5798Email: [email protected]

UT AustinThe University of Texas at AustinHuman Resource Services 101 E. 27th St. STOP J5600Austin, TX 78712-1573Phone: (512) 471-4772 orToll Free: (800) 687-4178Fax: (512) 232-3524Email: [email protected]

UT BrownsvilleHuman Resources UTB/TSC,Cortez 12980 Fort BrownBrownsville, TX 78520Phone: (956) 882-8205Fax: (956) 882-6599Email: [email protected]

UT DallasOffice of Human Resources Mail Station AD 10800 W. Campbell Rd.Richardson, TX 75080Phone: (972) 883-2221Fax: (972) 883-2156Email: [email protected]

UT El PasoAdministration Building, Room 216500 West University Ave.El Paso, TX 79968Phone: (915) 747-5202Fax: (915) 747-5815Email: [email protected]

UT Health Science Center Tyler11937 US Highway 271Tyler, TX 75708-3154 Phone: (903) 877-7784Fax: (903) 877-5394Email: [email protected]

UT Health Science Center Houston7000 Fannin The University Center Tower (UCT) 10th FloorHouston, TX 77030Phone: (713) 500-3935Fax: (713) 500-0342Email: [email protected]

UT Health Science Center San Antonio7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MSC 7972San Antonio, TX 78229-3900Phone: (210) 567-2600Fax: (210) 567-6791Email: [email protected]

UT Health Science Center Tyler11937 US Highway 271Tyler, TX 75708-3154 Phone: (903) 877-7784Fax: (903) 877-5394Email: [email protected]

UT MD Anderson Cancer CenterPhysical Address: 7007 Bertner Human Resources BenefitsHouston, TX 77030-3907Mailing Address: HR Benefits Unit 1614PO Box 301407 Houston, TX 77230-1407Phone: (713) 745-6947Fax: (713) 745-7160Email: [email protected]

UT MD Anderson Cancer CenterPhysicians Referral Service (PRS)Physical Address: 7007 Bertner, Suite 1MC9.2359 Houston, TX 77030Mailing Address: Physicians Referral Service (PRS)PO Box 301407, Unit 1660Houston, Texas 77230-1407Phone: (713) 792-7600Fax: (713) 794-4812Email: [email protected]

UT Medical Branch at Galveston301 University Blvd.Galveston, TX 77555-0840Phone: (409) 772-2630, Option “0” Toll Free: (866) 996-8862Fax: (409) 772-2754Email: [email protected]

UT Pan AmericanHuman Resources1201 W. University Dr.Edinburg, TX 78541Phone: (956) 665-2451Fax: (956) 665-2340Email: [email protected]

UT Permian Basin4901 East University Blvd.Odessa, TX 79762Phone: (432) 552-2751Fax: (432) 552-3747

UT San AntonioOne UTSA CircleSan Antonio, TX 78249Phone: (210) 458-4250Fax: (210) 458-7890Email: [email protected]

UT Southwestern Medical Center5323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390-9023Phone: (214) 648-9830Fax: (214) 648-9881Email: [email protected]

UT SystemOffice of Employee Services702 Colorado St.Austin, TX 78701Phone: (512) 499-4660Fax: (512) 499-4380Email: [email protected]

UT TylerOffice of Human Resources3900 University Blvd. ADM 108Tyler, TX 75799Phone: (903) 566-7480Fax: (903) 565-5690Email: [email protected]

Contact InformationINSTITUTION BENEFITS OFFICES

The Office of Employee Benefits702 Colorado Street, Suite 2.100 | Austin, Texas 78701www.utsystem.edu/benefits

UT SELECT Medical (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas) Group: 71778P.O. Box 660044 Dallas, TX 75266-0044(866) 882-2034 M-F 8 AM - 6 PM CTwww.bcbstx.com/ut

UT SELECT Prescription (Express Scripts) Group: UTSYSRXExpress Scripts P.O. Box 14711 Lexington, KY 40512(800) 818-0155 24hrs a day 7 days a weekwww.express-scripts.com/ut

Living Well Health Platform (Provant Health Solutions)(888) 703-2296 M-F 6 AM - 5 PM CTlivingwell.provantonline.com

UT SELECT Dental and UT SELECT Dental Plus (Delta Dental) Group: 5968P.O. Box 1809 Alpharetta, GA 30023(800) 893-3582 M-F 6:15 AM-6:30 PM CTwww.deltadentalins.com/universityoftexas

DeltaCare USA Dental HMO (Delta Dental) Group: 6690P.O. Box 1803 Alpharetta, GA 30023(800) 893-3582 M-F 7 AM-8 PM CTwww.deltadentalins.com/universityoftexas

Superior Vision Group: 26856P.O. Box 967 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-0967(800) 507-3800 M-F 7 AM-8 PM CT Sat 10 AM-3:30 PM CTwww.superiorvision.com/ut

Group Term Life (Dearborn National) Group: GFZ71778P.O. Box 655403 Dallas, TX 75265-5403(866) 628-2606 M-F 7 AM-7 PM CTwww.dearbornnational.com/ut

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Dearborn National) Group: GFZ71778P.O. Box 655403 Dallas, TX 75265-5403(866) 628-2606 M-F 7 AM-7 PM CTwww.dearbornnational.com/ut

Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability (Dearborn National) STD Group: GFZ71778 LTD Group: GFZ71778P.O. Box 655403 Dallas, TX 75265-5403(866) 628-2606 M-F 7 AM-7 PM CTwww.dearbornnational.com/ut

Long-Term Care (CNA ) Group: 0010025ISContinental Casualty Attn: LTC Claims P.O. Box 946760 Maitland, FL 32794-6760(888) 825-0353 M-F 7 AM-5 PM CTwww.ltcbenefits.com/uts

UT FLEX (PayFlex Systems)P.O. Box 3039 Omaha, NE 68103-3039P (866) 887-3539 F (877) 230-4283 M-F 7 AM-7 PM CT Sat 9 AM – 2 PM CTwww.utflex.com

Fidelity InvestmentsP.O. Box 770002 Cincinnati, OH 45277-0090(800) 343-0860 M-F 7 AM-11 PM CTwww.fidelity.com/ut

INGOne Orange Way Windsor, CT 06095-4774(866) 506-2199 M-F 7 AM-3 PM CTwww.ingretirementplans.com/utexas

Lincoln Financial GroupLincoln Financial Group Attn: UT Retirement Servicing 1300 South Clinton Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802(800) 454-6265 * 8 M-F 7 AM - 7 PM CTwww.lfg.com/ut

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